Resumen

CARDOSO LOPES, Tássia do Vale et al. Brazilian Food Composition Database (TBCA-USP): Data compilation to serve the public good. ALAN [online]. 2015, vol.65, n.3, pp.186-192. ISSN 0004-0622.

The article shows the evolution of the Brazilian Food Composition Database (TBCA-USP), since its creation until its next update. The article characterizes the TBCA-USP database like a public good and highlights the importance of the food composition data compilation as a high cost-effective activity. It reports the social relevance of the information about food composition and the importance of this database in the national context. It also indicates extension and update strategies of the TBCA-USP.

Palabras clave : Database; Foods; Nutrients; Food composition; Food composition Table.

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