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RCAN 2013; 23 (2)
Composition Table of foods consumed in Cuba
Rodríguez SA, Gay RJ, Prieto GY, Padrón HM, Pita RG, Cabrera MA, Mustelier OH
Language: Spanish
References: 26
Page: 247-256
PDF size: 263.69 Kb.
ABSTRACT
The Food Composition Table with food items widely used in Cuba is described in this work, along with the methods used in its preparation. The Cuban Food Composition Table was compiled from different, well-recognized, national and international available, food composition tables. Energy and nutrients values were interpolated for some of the food items by using a selected key macronutrient as a base value. The “Generic Foods” is introduced in the Cuban table in order to refer to those groups of basic foods having a common feature as well as those regarded as ingredients or raw materials for elaboration of composite dishes and industrialized products, thus facilitating processing and interpretation of food consumption surveys, and the decision making process. Using the “Generic Food” concept, results of food consumption studies could be not only expressed in terms of energy and nutrients but also as grams of basic foods. The Cuban Food Composition Table is organized in 32 food groups and offers information on energy and 41 dietetic variables of 635 ready-to-eat food items and dishes. Regarding raw foods, conversion factors between raw and ready-to-eat food items were also provided. Additionally, the Cuban Food Composition Table includes weight data as grams of the measuring units used in food packaging and retailing in order to facilitate data gathering during food surveys. The Cuban Food Composition Table can be downloaded from the site of the Cuban Nutrition and Food Hygiene Institute at: http://www.inha.sld.cu/.
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