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Nutrient Databank perspectives on energy

R H Matthews1

  • 1Nutrient Data Laboratory, US Department of Agriculture, Riverdale, MD 20737, USA.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
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The Atwater system accurately calculates food energy, but recent food technology advances and analytical changes raise concerns for nutrient databank energy reporting. Further discussion on these issues is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Food Science
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • The Atwater system is the standard for calculating food energy in nutrient databases.
  • The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) commissioned a review of the Atwater system in 1983.
  • A 1983 Life Sciences Research Office (LSRO) report found no significant issues with the Atwater system's accuracy or utility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reassess the accuracy and utility of the Atwater system for food energy calculation.
  • To address concerns regarding energy reporting in nutrient databanks due to modern food technologies and analytical methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature and expert panel consensus.
  • Analysis of the impact of advancements in food technology on energy calculations.

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  • Evaluation of changes in analytical methodologies and their effect on nutrient data.

    • Main Results:

    • The 1983 LSRO expert panel found no substantial evidence of problems with the Atwater system.
    • Recent advances in food technology and analytical methods have introduced new concerns for energy reporting.
    • The utility of the Atwater system may be affected by these contemporary changes.

    Conclusions:

    • While historically validated, the Atwater system requires ongoing evaluation in light of evolving food science.
    • Concerns exist regarding the accurate reporting of energy values in nutrient databanks.
    • Further discussion and potential adjustments are warranted to ensure the continued relevance and accuracy of food energy calculations.