Nutrition Databases Flashcards
What is NUTTAB used for?
NUTTAB is Australia’s comprehensive reference nutrient database, used for nutrition labelling, dietary research, and education.
How does AUSNUT differ from NUTTAB?
AUSNUT is tailored for national nutrition surveys, offering more detailed and survey-specific information, while NUTTAB is broader and serves as a general reference database.
What does the NPC (Nutritional Panel Calculator) rely on for its data?
The NPC uses a subset of data from NUTTAB and AUSNUT to assist businesses with food labelling requirements.
NUTTAB contains a ___ range of foods and nutrients, making it Australia’s reference nutrient database.
wide
AUSNUT supports national ___ surveys and provides detailed food information tailored to specific survey needs.
nutrition
The NPC is a web-based tool that draws on ___ and ___ data to prepare nutrition information panels for labelling.
NUTTAB, AUSNUT
A researcher wants to study diet and disease trends using comprehensive food composition data. Which database should they use?
NUTTAB, as it offers a wide range of foods and nutrients for research purposes.
A business is preparing food labels and needs concise nutrient data for labelling. Which tool is most suitable?
The NPC, which provides a focused subset of data for food labelling.
A nutrition survey needs data on specific food consumption patterns. Which database is ideal?
AUSNUT, as it is tailored for national nutrition surveys.
What steps are involved in generating a NIP (Nutrition Information Panel) for food service?
- Access food composition data from NUTTAB or AUSNUT.
- Use the Nutritional Panel Calculator (NPC) or tools like Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
- Analyse the food product and calculate nutrient information based on requirements.
How is NUTTAB like a library?
Just as a library provides a comprehensive collection of books for general reference, NUTTAB offers a wide range of nutrient data for research and education.
Why is AUSNUT like a detective?
Like a detective focuses on specific cases, AUSNUT zeroes in on detailed, survey-specific food information to support nutrition surveys.
How is the NPC like a CEO?
The NPC, like a CEO, uses input from detailed sources (NUTTAB and AUSNUT) to achieve a specific goal—creating concise food labelling information.
What are the key differences between NUTTAB, AUSNUT, and the NPC?
NUTTAB: Comprehensive reference database.
AUSNUT: Survey-specific database for national nutrition surveys.
NPC: Focused tool for creating nutrition labels using NUTTAB and AUSNUT data.
The NPC is ___-based and supports businesses in preparing ___ panels for food products.
web, nutrition