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Food Consumption Surveys In The U.S. Department Of Agriculture

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This article contains an overview of the USDA's food-consumption studies.

Presents an overview of U.S. Department of Agriculture food-consumption studies, including historical contexts, uses, and results.

Abstract:

Online repository of information related to data and food intake, including nutrients in American diet. Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies includes info about food, portions/weight, nutrients for analyzing dietary data.
“What’s in the Foods You Eat” provides the nutrient content of 13,000 common foods. USDA Food Surveys 1965-1998 includes results, technical databases, variables lists, and questionnaires.

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http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=12-...
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Citations:

USDA / Agriculture Reseach Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Tags:

Animals Used for Food English Human Health Meat / Animal Product Consumption

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