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38 of 90 food composition tables reviewed report total vitamin A values poorly.
Only 9 tables provide total vitamin A values expressed in both RE and RAE.
25 tables provide enough information to calculate total vitamin A in RE and RAE.
Consensus on the conversion of pro-vitamin A carotenoids to retinol is needed.
Vitamin A adequacy ratios vary with the unit of intake and source of requirements.
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Dietary energy assessment does not require matching foods in cooked form.
Macronutrient dietary assessment does not require matching foods in cooked form.
Vitamin and mineral dietary assessment requires matching foods in cooked form.
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