DEVELOPMENT OF THE GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT OF METHODS OF ANALYSIS (GAMA) - AN ONLINE WIKI RESOURCE FOR FOOD COMPILERS AND TOTAL DIET STUDIES

摘要

Analytical methodology has an important influence on data quality, but food composition data compilersare often not experienced analysts, therefore detailed assessment criteria and guidance are required for the evaluation of analytical data from multiple sources. The 'Guidelines for Assessment of Methods of Analysis (GAMA)' were compiled and presented as an online WIKI resource, covering comprehensive details on analytical methods for macronutrients, minerals, vitamins and trace elements, and madeavailable to users to support the EuroFIR data quality evaluation system and other food composition data compilation requirements. Information on analytical methodologies for each nutrient was collated and edited from scientific literature, international standards, and quality control procedures, and also included hyperlinks to additional, more detailed resources that can be accessed using full text searches.