Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/13
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Progress Report Objectives (from AD-416): The NDL will provide scientific and technical expertise for acquisition, evaluation, and compilation of composition data for foods and dietary supplements. NDL will develop and implement appropriate sampling strategies, define and direct the analytical program and evaluate quality of data received. Resulting data will be disseminated at regular intervals through electronic media. NDL will provide supervision of scientists, administrative support, space and additional personnel to carry out this program. Approach (from AD-416): NDL will continue to expand and improve the databases for as many as 120 components in foods and dietary supplements to assure the representativeness and timeliness of those values. Under the comprehensive National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program and work for the Dietary Supplements Ingredients Database, data for traditional components will be updated while data for emerging components will be added. These will include sodium, and specific forms of vitamins E and D and individual fatty acids. Data will be obtained through USDA-directed contracts with commercial labs and collaborative agreements with universities and other government labs. Labs will be selected in a competitive process according their use of valid methods and quality control procedures for individual components. Research concerning the variability of nutrients in specific foods and dietary supplements will be initiated. Efforts will continue to determine the appropriate methods of data dissemination in keeping with rapidly changing computer and internet technology. This research has been conducted under the NFNAP and is supported largely by funding from USDA and multiple Institutes and Offices of the NIH, FDA and the USDA. During FY2013, over 2,600 sample units representing 74 unique foods were collected from 12 locations nationwide, according to a statistically-based sampling plan, and shipped to laboratories for analysis. Data generated or collected in late FY2012 and during the first half of FY2013 were used to update SR: deli meats, cheeses, onion rings, pork sausage, kielbasa, a variety of items from casual dining and full service restaurants, fast food sandwiches and commercially prepared baked products; this resulted in updates or additions for about 125 food items. Certified reference materials and matrix-specific control materials were included in the analytical batches with the food sample composites. Most food samples were analyzed for over 100 nutrients, while some were analyzed for a limited set of nutrients in order to monitor changes in sodium content. These data are included in Release 26 of the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR), scheduled for release in September, 2013. Trans fat values for many foods reported in the What We Eat in America survey were reviewed and will be added or updated in the NDL core file of 3,200 foods used in the development of the Food and Nutrient Dataset for Dietary Studies (FNDDS). Some will be assigned an assumed �0�. Sodium values for foods which are major contributors of sodium in the American diet, due to concentration, level of consumption or both (e.g., including Sentinel Foods under Sodium Monitoring collaboration with CDC and FDA and all FNDDS foods), were reviewed and updated as warranted. USDA�s databases on the flavonoid content of selected foods were expanded to include full profiles for six subclasses (flavanols, flavonols, flavones, flavanones and anthocyanidins plus isoflavones) for all the ~2,900 food items included in FNDDS 4.1 and used in NHANES 2007- 08. Analytical values were taken from Release 3.1 of the flavonoid database and Release 2.0 of the isoflavone database. Release 3.0 of the flavonoid database was updated during FY2012 to correct a few values and add some additional food items to create Release 3.1. As part of release 3.1 individual data points used to create the mean values, along with data on the glycosides, analytical method, conversion factors (including converting individual glycosides to the aglycone form, moisture and specific gravity), and location where samples were obtained, were made available. Other values needed for the expanded database were calculated from the analytical values or assigned an assumed �0�. The data will be used in the investigation of the relationship between dietary intakes of flavonoids and health benefits through epidemiological studies. NFNAP provided complete, accurate, and current data for frequently consumed Key Foods and nutrients of public health significance. NIH support for the NFNAP has enabled NDL to generate current and nationally representative data for many food items and dietary supplements found in the rapidly changing market place. USDA�s food composition data are regarded as the foundation and benchmark for all second-generation databases concerning nutrition monitoring, nutrition research, and food policy in the U.S. Data for both foods and dietary supplements are needed to assess total nutrient intake for the U.S. population. In addition, food composition data for bioactive components are key elements in nutrition research projects which investigate the role of the intake of components in maintaining health status. Data for this project were received in monthly reports, and frequent communication with collaborators has taken place through email, periodic meetings, and conference calls.
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Progress 10/01/11 to 09/30/12
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Progress Report Objectives (from AD-416): The NDL will provide scientific and technical expertise for acquisition, evaluation, and compilation of composition data for foods and dietary supplements. NDL will develop and implement appropriate sampling strategies, define and direct the analytical program and evaluate quality of data received. Resulting data will be disseminated at regular intervals through electronic media. NDL will provide supervision of scientists, administrative support, space and additional personnel to carry out this program. Approach (from AD-416): NDL will continue to expand and improve the databases for as many as 120 components in foods and dietary supplements to assure the representativeness and timeliness of those values. Under the comprehensive National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program and work for the Dietary Supplements Ingredients Database, data for traditional components will be updated while data for emerging components will be added. These will include sodium, and specific forms of vitamins E and D and individual fatty acids. Data will be obtained through USDA-directed contracts with commercial labs and collaborative agreements with universities and other government labs. Labs will be selected in a competitive process according their use of valid methods and quality control procedures for individual components. Research concerning the variability of nutrients in specific foods and dietary supplements will be initiated. Efforts will continue to determine the appropriate methods of data dissemination in keeping with rapidly changing computer and internet technology. This research has been conducted under the National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program (NFNAP) and is supported largely by funding from USDA and eight Institutes and Offices of the NIH, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). During FY2012, over 1900 sample units representing over 81 different foods were collected from 12 locations nationwide, according to a statistically-based sampling plan, and shipped to laboratories for analysis. Data generated or collected in late FY2011 and during the first part of FY2012 were used to update the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR): whole turkey, deli meats (chicken, turkey, ham, salami, and bologna); bacon (regular, reduced sodium); rotisserie BBQ chicken; Australian beef, veal, and ground lamb, various baked products, family restaurant foods, and condiments�resulting in updates or additions for about 80 food items. Certified reference materials and matrix-specific control materials were included in the analytical batches with the food sample composites. Most food samples were analyzed for a maximum of nearly 100 nutrients, while some were analyzed for a limited set of nutrients in order to monitor changes in sodium content. These data will be included in Release 25 of the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, to be released in September, 2012. Trans fat values for many foods reported in the What We Eat in America survey were reviewed and will be added or updated in the NDL core file of 3,000 foods used in the development of the Food and Nutrient Dataset for Dietary Studies (FNDDS). Some will be assigned an assumed �0�. Sodium values for foods which are major contributors of sodium in the American diet, due to concentration, level of consumption or both (e.g., including Sentinel Foods under sodium monitoring collaboration with Center for Disease Control (CDC) and FDA and all FNDDS foods), were reviewed and updated as warranted. USDA�s databases on the flavonoid content of selected foods were expanded to include full profiles for six subclasses (flavanols, flavonols, flavones, flavanones and anthocyanidins plus isoflavones) for all the ~2,900 food items included in FNDDS 4.1 and used in National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-08. Analytical values were taken from Release 3.1 of the flavonoid database and Release 2.0 of the isoflavone database. Release 3.0 of the flavonoid database was updated during FY2012 to correct a few values and add some additional food items to create Release 3.1. As part of release 3.1 individual data points used to create the mean values, along with data on the glycosides, analytical method, conversion factors (including converting individual glycosides to the aglycone form, moisture and specific gravity), and location where samples were obtained, were made available. Other values needed for the expanded database were calculated from the analytical values or assigned an assumed �0�. The data will be used in the investigation of the relationship between dietary intakes of flavonoids and health benefits through epidemiological studies. NFNAP provided complete, accurate, and current data for frequently consumed Key Foods and nutrients of public health significance. NIH support for the NFNAP has enabled NDL to generate current and nationally representative data for many food items and dietary supplements found in the rapidly changing market place. USDA�s food composition data are regarded as the foundation and benchmark for all second-generation databases concerning nutrition monitoring, nutrition research, and food policy in the U.S. Data for both foods and dietary supplements are needed to assess total nutrient intake for the U. S. population. In addition, food composition data for bioactive components are key elements in nutrition research projects which investigate the role of the intake of components in maintaining health status.
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Progress 10/01/10 to 09/30/11
Outputs
Progress Report Objectives (from AD-416) The NDL will provide scientific and technical expertise for acquisition, evaluation, and compilation of composition data for foods and dietary supplements. NDL will develop and implement appropriate sampling strategies, define and direct the analytical program and evaluate quality of data received. Resulting data will be disseminated at regular intervals through electronic media. NDL will provide supervision of scientists, administrative support, space and additional personnel to carry out this program. Approach (from AD-416) NDL will continue to expand and improve the databases for as many as 120 components in foods and dietary supplements to assure the representativeness and timeliness of those values. Under the comprehensive National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program and work for the Dietary Supplements Ingredients Database, data for traditional components will be updated while data for emerging components will be added. These will include sodium, and specific forms of vitamins E and D and individual fatty acids. Data will be obtained through USDA-directed contracts with commercial labs and collaborative agreements with universities and other government labs. Labs will be selected in a competitive process according their use of valid methods and quality control procedures for individual components. Research concerning the variability of nutrients in specific foods and dietary supplements will be initiated. Efforts will continue to determine the appropriate methods of data dissemination in keeping with rapidly changing computer and internet technology. This research has been conducted under the National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program (NFNAP) and is supported largely by funding from USDA and nine Institutes and Offices of the NIH and the USDA. During FY11, over 1700 sample units representing over 110 different foods, including American cheese, beef, pork, and chicken cuts, pizzas (retail and restaurant), breads, canned pasta entrees, cakes, macaroni and cheese, tortilla chips, soups, a variety of fast foods, and breakfast cereals were collected from 12 locations nationwide according to a statistically- based sampling plan and shipped to laboratories for analysis. Certified reference materials and matrix-specific control materials were included with the food composites. All food samples were analyzed for up to 100 nutrients and other bioactive components. A study of sodium in American cheese, cheese product, and cheese food was conducted to generate new values; analytical values were compared to label values. These nutrient data and other NFNAP data generated by this agreement from 2010 were used to add or update 80 food items in Release 24 of the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR24). NDL scientists released the third edition of the �USDA Database for the Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods�, which contains values for 26 predominant monomeric dietary flavonoids in five subclasses for 500 foods. The database will be useful to investigate the relationship between dietary intakes of flavonoids and health benefits through epidemiological studies. NFNAP also supported the determination of 25-OH vitamin D3 in various meat samples. LCMS/MS methodology being used by one of the NDL contractors has been validated for the analysis of samples for 25-hydroxyvitamin D in animal products. This project has supported obtaining complete, accurate, and current data for frequently consumed Key Foods and nutrients of public health significance. NIH support for the NFNAP has enabled NDL to generate current and nationally representative data for many food items and dietary supplements in the rapidly changing marketplace. USDA�s food composition data are regarded as the foundation and benchmark for all second-generation databases concerning nutrition monitoring, nutrition research, and food policy in the U.S. Data for both foods and dietary supplements are needed to assess total nutrient intake for the U.S. population. In addition, food composition data for bioactive components are key elements in nutrition research projects which investigate the role of the intake of components in maintaining health status. Data for this project were received in monthly reports, and frequent communication with collaborators has taken place through email, periodic meetings, and conference calls.
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