USDA ANNOUNCES VALUABLE NEW EXPANDED FOODS DATABASE PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

摘要

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Branded Food Products Database, a free online resource for families, the food industry, and researchers containing nutrition details on more than 80 000 name brand prepared and packaged foods available at restaurants and grocery stores, was launched in September 2016. The USDA's Agricultural Research Service partnered with the International Life Sciences Institute North America, GS1 US, 1 WorldSync, and Label Insight to develop the new database and user-friendly interface to make it easier for private food companies to add and update data. The database provides a transparent source of information that can assist health professionals in identifying specific foods and portion sizes. It is particularly valuable for people who have food allergies, diabetes, kidney disease, and other conditions and who may want products with or without certain ingredients. Common consumer health and nutrition apps may also use the data as a resource to bring information to consumers on a phone or watch in real time while shopping or dining out. The Branded Food Products Database greatly expands