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- Data quality based on value documentationPublication . Roe, M.; Westenbrink, S.; Costa, H.S.; Milesević, J.; Kadvan, A.; Albuquerque, T.G.; Dias, M.G.EuroFIR Data Quality:- Quality Management Framework: Laboratory; Compilation process; Publication/data exchange; - Value quality assessment: Assessment of value quality based on; Food description; Component identification; Sampling; Analytical procedures.
- Develop methodology for quality evaluation data from national FCDBs – Task 1.2, update D1.2Publication . Costa, H.S.; Dias, M.G.; Albuquerque, T.G.; Ravasco, F.; Lopes, A.; Finglas, P.; Roe, M.; Milesević, J.; Kadvan, A.; Westenbrink, S.About TASK 1.2 - To develop an approach to evaluate quality of national FCDBs.
- Development and Sustainability of Eastern Mediterranean Region and South African National Food Composition DatabasesPublication . Warthon-Medina, M.; Plumb, J.; Roe, M.; Aljawaldeh, A.; Welch, A.; Glibetic, M.; Kadvan, A.; El Ati, J.; Costa, H.S.; Schonfeldt, H.; Ene-Obong, H.N.; Traka, M.; Finglas, P.Introduction: The World Health Organization’s (WHO)-Eastern Mediterranean Region Office (EMRO) aims to reduce the consumption of sugar, fat (saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids) and salt; and decrease the risk of obesity and non-communicable diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). To address this Quadram Institute Bioscience is working jointly with WHO-EMRO in providing training and capacity development to national experts, leading to standardized, harmonized, comprehensive, open access Food Composition Data (FCD) to underpin food and nutrition programs and policies in these low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Materials and Methods: By identifying specific regional needs for FCD compilation, detailed training workshops were developed to enable the production of vital high-quality harmonised data in the EMR including: Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Kuwait, Tunisia, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt, and Jordan. Training on standardized methodologies for food composition and dietary intake methods, biomarkers, analytical methods and FCD tools were provided by experts from UK, Serbia, Portugal and WHO-EMRO, via knowledge exchange workshops and short-term training exchange of researchers. Results: A total of 45 FCD expert compilers from 13 countries attended 2 workshops and 3 training exchanges. Knowledge transfer consisted of: value documentation; quality assessment; online food composition data tools; food classification and description of composite dishes; recipe calculation; yield and retention factors; and laboratory food analysis (vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D2, D3 and E, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, fibre). FCD from 6 countries was standardized using the EuroFIR data template and Theasuri (standardised vocabularies). The final datasets from Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Kuwait, Tunisia and Morocco were made available via FoodExplorer an innovative interface for FCD which allows users to search information from food composition data simultaneously across many countries. Discussion: The use of improved standardized methodologies for food composition and dietary intake will produce robust measurements that will reinforce dietary monitoring and policy in LMIC. The capacity building from this project has led to searchable national food composition data from LMIC being made available as open access form for the first time. WHO-EMRO, is funding further updates of FCD tables in Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Sudan, Tunisia, Morocco, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, and UAE, with the focus on identifying TFA, SFA, salt and sugar in addition to micronutrients.
- Development and Sustainability of National Food Composition Databases for use in Dietary Monitoring and Public Health Nutrition in the Eastern Mediterranean RegionPublication . Warthon-Medina, M.; Plumb, J.; Roe, M.; Aljawaldeh, A.; Welch, A.; Glibetic, M.; Kadvan, A.; El Ati, J.; Costa, H.S.; Ene-Obong, H.N.; Finglas, P.Background:Similar to Western Countries, the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) also presents major public health issues associated with the increased consumption of sugar, fat (saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids), salt. Therefore, one of the policies of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) EMRO is to reduce the intake of these, to address the risk of obesity and non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. In order to do this, access to updated, standardized, harmonized food composition data (FCD) is essential. Aims: Objectives within this Medical Research Council GCRF project, working jointly with WHO–EMRO, are to assess the status of national FCD and to provide training and capacity development in the use of improved standardized methodologies to update FCD as well as dietary intake methods, use of suitable biomarkers of nutritional value and to determine health outcomes in the low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) of this region. By identifying specific regional needs for FCD compilation, detailed training workshops can be developed to enable the production of vital high-quality harmonised data in the EMR including: Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Kuwait, Tunisia, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt, Jordan together with Mauritania. This capacity building will lead to the development and sustainability of up-to-date national and regional FCD for use in dietary monitoring assessment in food and nutrient intakes. Methods: Training needs were identified, and short-term scientific missions organized for researchers via training, knowledge exchange workshops and short-term exchange of researchers. Training at CAPNUTRA (Serbia) and INNTA (Tunisia) included the use of improved standardized methodologies for food composition and food intake for 7 EMR countries leading to development of national FCD, enabling upload onto the EuroFIR data platform. A 3-week training course on analytical methods was carried out at INSA (Portugal) for analysts from Egypt, Jordan and Sudan. Key findings: A total of 45 participants from 13 countries including 10 EMR and 3 invited West African countries attended 5 workshops and training exchanges. Training topics included: value documentation and quality assessment; food composition data tools (Food Composition And System Environment (FoodCASE), Diet assess and Plan (DAP), Nutritics; food classification and description of composite dishes, recipe calculation approaches; use of yield and retention factors; EuroFIR e-learning tools and case studies; laboratory food analysis (vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D2, D3 and E, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, fibre); quality management system; food metrology principles; validation of chromatographic methods; and food label legislation. 6 countries have imported their FCD, as open access, into the EuroFIR FoodEXplorer platform. The WHO-EMRO jointly with MRC GCRF project funded and mobilized research institutions in over 10 countries, with more focus on identifying traditional dishes and micronutrients. Conclusions and project Implications: The use of improved standardized methodologies for food composition and dietary intake will produce robust measurements that will reinforce dietary monitoring and policy in LMIC. The capacity building from this project has led to searchable national food composition data from developing/emerging countries being made available in an open access form for the first time. WHO-EMRO, is funding further updates of FCD tables in Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Sudan, Tunisia, Morocco, Pakistan, Iran Egypt, and UAE, with the focus on identifying TFA, SFA, salt and sugar in addition to micronutrients.
- Establishing an EFSA open-access European Food Composition Database (EU FCDB) in EuropePublication . Finglas, P.; Roe, M.; Astley, S.; Kadvan, A.; Milesevic, J.; Costa, H.S.; Dias, M.G.; Toxopeu, I.; Livaniou, A.; Presser, K.; Czack, J.; Reinivuo, H.Background and objectives: The establishment of an EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) open-access European food composition database (EU FCDB) represents a critical advancement in standardising and harmonising food composition data across Europe. The EFSA EU FCDB aims to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and regularly updated nutritional data to support public health policies, dietary assessments, food safety regulations, and risk assessments. By offering a centralised and scientifically robust resource, supported by national compilers, it ensures consistency in nutrient data across Member States and enhances the accuracy of dietary intake evaluations. It also fosters cooperation between EFSA, international networks, and data users. Methods: Key components include the integration of sixteen national food composition datasets in Europe, adherence to standardised methodologies for data collection and quality assurance, and incorporation of analytical, calculated, and estimated values for the nutrient content of key foods, fortified products, and dietary supplements. Addressing challenges in data completeness and consistency has necessitated use of validated recipe calculations, yield and retention factors, and imputation methods for missing values. Additionally, the project advocates for identification and prioritisation of key foods, ensuring representation of the most nutritionally significant foods. Expanding food classification coverage is also vital to accommodate emerging trends such as plant-based diets, reformulated products, novel food sources, and other datasets such as those describing climate impact of foods and food systems. Results: Technical solutions for data submission, retrieval, and interoperability are fundamental for success. Recommendations include implementing standardised data formats using FoodEx2, developing automated validation and harmonisation, and providing mechanisms for downloading. These improvements will support stakeholders by enabling integration of data into dietary monitoring tools, risk assessment models, and public health surveillance systems. Conclusions: The EFSA EU FCDB will serve as a pivotal resource for researchers, policymakers, public health authorities, and industry professionals, facilitating evidence-based decisionmaking, nutrition policy development, and consumer education. By fostering data transparency, accessibility, and methodological rigor, this database can significantly enhance the accuracy of dietary intake assessments and contribute to improved nutritional monitoring, food safety measures, and public health outcomes across Europe.