Volume 06 - November, 2019
Take the Survey: Refined Grains
Quite frankly, we need your help! We're asking for your input on the most common types of refined grains consumed in your country—and their typical serving sizes. Please, chime in!
Did You Contribute Data to GDD? Keep an Eye on Your Inbox!
Did you contribute data to GDD? If so, keep an eye out for an email from info@globaldietarydatabase.org—it’s important! Here's why.
GDD Fast Fact
You can now freely download dietary intake estimates for a dozen foods and nutrients from the GDD site!
Meet Our Partners: GENuS
The goal of GENuS is to identify the foods in the diet that are supplying various important nutrients to populations globally. Research Associate Matt Smith tells us more.
Meet our Corresponding Members
Dr. Lydia Lera Marqués discusses obesity rates in Chile and the need for a focus on childhood nutrition.
How We're Using the Most Advanced Food Classification System in the World
We’re working with EFSA and WHO/FAO GIFT to bring FoodEx2, the most detailed and intricate food classification system in the world, to dietary datasets in GDD.
Coming Soon: Our Data Availability Map
GDD is completing development of an open-access dietary survey database. Soon, you will be able to find and download individual-level data from dietary surveys conducted all around the world—right on the GDD website.
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