Inter‐brand differences in iron content of breakfast cereals and their impact on measurement of iron intake

O'Hara, Beverley; Greenwood, Darren C.; Burley, Victoria J.; Cade, Janet

doi:10.1111/j.1365-277x.2004.00553.x

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“…Even within a country, levels vary by brand and it is not feasible to provide values for all brands in the national food tables. A UK study compared iron intakes estimated using values from the UK tables with those estimated using brand‐specific manufacturers' data for breakfast cereals (O'Hara et al. 2004).…”

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EuroFIR Synthesis report No 7: Food composition explained

Church

2009

Nutrition Bulletin

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Summary Introduction Why food composition databases are important How food composition databases are produced Considerations in the use of food composition databases Conclusions and future role of EuroFIR Acknowledgements References and further reading Summary Food composition data are fundamental to the quantitative study of nutrition and are widely used in a variety of fields, including public health. However, knowledge of both the compilation and the limitations of food composition databases, which contain information on the concentrations of nutrients in food, is beneficial to ensure that users understand how to utilise the data appropriately. This guide provides background information on the importance of food composition data, and then explains the processes involved in producing and compiling these data. It then offers guidance on some of the key issues that users should be familiar with when using andmanipulating food composition data. Suggestions for further reading are given for users who may need more detailed information on specific topics and the resources produced by the EuroFIR (European Food Information Resource) Network of Excellence are highlighted.

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EuroFIR Synthesis report No 7: Food composition explained

Church

2009

Nutrition Bulletin

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“…However, the nutritional quality of cheaper products (discount brands and economy-line retailer brands) is nowadays a matter of debate. Surprisingly, between-brand differences in nutrient content have received little attention (Cooper & Nelson, 2003;O'Hara et al, 2004). Comparisons of British economy-line products and national brands focused only on iron (O'Hara et al, 2004).…”

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“…, 2004). Comparisons of British economy‐line products and national brands focused only on iron (O’Hara et al. , 2004).…”

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The French OQALI survey on dairy products: comparison of nutrient contents and other nutrition information on labels among types of brands

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J Human Nutrition Diet

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Nutrient contents of the cheaper brands of dairy products did not vary systematically from more expensive ones. However, national brands and retailer brands products provided more nutrition information on labels than the cheaper ones. There should be more detailed studies comparing different types of brands regarding labelling practices for nutrient contents and other nutrition information about foodstuffs to help prepare public health recommendations, adapted to all consumers, regardless of their income.

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Inter‐brand differences in iron content of breakfast cereals and their impact on measurement of iron intake

Abstract: Dietitians need to be aware of inter-brand differences in iron content and formulate advice accordingly. Failure to collect brand-specific data for the iron content of FBCs could lead to measurement error in measuring iron intake in dietary studies.

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EuroFIR Synthesis report No 7: Food composition explained

EuroFIR Synthesis report No 7: Food composition explained

The French OQALI survey on dairy products: comparison of nutrient contents and other nutrition information on labels among types of brands

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