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