Columbus, Ohio, USA
March 5, 2014 – March 6, 2014
Blackwell Inn and Conference Center

Augmentation of the USDA National Nutrient Database: A Public-Private Partnership on “Branded Food Products Database for Public Health”

Thursday, 6 March 2014
9:30AM – 10:30AM

Presenters

  • Richard Brenner, Director, ATIP Foundation
  • Alison Kretser, Director Science Programs, IAFNS
  • John Finley, National Program Leader for Nutrition, USDA ARS

Abstract: Assessing the nutritional health of the American people depends on accurate and comprehensive data regarding the nutrient composition of commonly consumed foods. USDA maintains a database of the composition of such foods, and although the food industry has compositional data for their own products, very little of that data is publicly available through the database. Accordingly, the USDA, the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) North America and the ATIP Foundation (Agricultural Technology Innovation Partnership) have formed a Public-Private Partnership to enhance public health by augmenting the USDA National Nutrient Database with “nutrient composition of branded foods and private label” data provided by the food industry. This partnership will ensure this information will be made available to those who utilize such data including the government, the scientific community, proprietary end users, and the food industry. The PPP has established expert groups that are determining the specific requirements for execution of the project. Public listening sessions on the extent and scope of the project were convened in Cleveland, Ohio (October 10) and Washington, D.C (November 14), the latter co-sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences GUIRR (Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable).

This presentation will include segments from the 3 partners in this initiative, and how it will benefit all end users and enhance public health.

Access the full agenda for the 2014 Mid-America Food Processors Annual Meeting here.