330076 SE Correct use of food composition data (2013S)

Combination of self learning using the distance learning tools Food Composition Study Guide (available at http://www.fao.org/infoods/infoods/training/en/), as well as participation in the course to deepen and broaden the knowledge on food composition data and to undertake practical exercises (e.g. compilation of food composition data and recipe calculations), followed by an oral exam.

Structure
The seminar will focus on modules (listed below) of the Food Composition Study Guide;(To be downloaded in PDF format at: http://www.fao.org/infoods/infoods/training/en/). In order to follow the course and actively participate in discussions and exercises, the student is required to complete some modules before the beginning of the seminar (these modules are marked with *).

Food Composition Study Guide (To be downloaded in PDF format at: http://www.fao.org/infoods/infoods/training/en/).
Number and Name of module:
1 Basic principles of a food composition programme; only questions*
2 Use of food composition data; only exercises*
3 Selection and nomenclature of foods in food composition databases; questions and exercises*
4.b Component nomenclature; questions and exercises*
4.c Component conventions and units; questions and exercises*
7 Resources concerning food composition and publishing food composition information; only questions
8 Calculations of missing data and recipes; questions and exercises
10 Compilation and documentation; questions and exercises
11 Quality considerations in data compilation; only questions