Characteristics of the South African Food Composition Database, an essential tool for the nutrition fraternity in the country: Part I
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The energy and nutrient content of a food item provides information on its nutritional characteristics, and this information has through the years been captured in food composition databases around the world. Information on the energy and nutrient composition of foods is a prerequisite for analysing dietary intake data and aids in establishing the diet/disease relationship in a community or country. In addition, information on the nutrient composition of food is also essential for achieving dietary intake goals.1
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تاریخ انتشار 2008