Overview of the 38th National Nutrient Databank Conference

Publication date: 2015 Source:Procedia Food Science, Volume 4 Author(s): Diane C. Mitchell , Elizabeth Braithwaite The 38th National Nutrient Databank Conference (NNDC) was held in Portland, Oregon in May 2014. The proceedings highlight a variety of topics related to food composition presented at the meeting either as an oral or poster presentation. The theme was a fitting tribute to the city of Portland, “Food Composition: Bridging the Gaps”. Some of the highlights of the conference included a keynote speaker, Phyllis Stumbo who also is the 2014 recipient of the NNDC Lifetime Achievement award. In addition, the conference served as a listening session to introduce and inform our attendees on the Public-Private Partnership on “Branded Food Products Database for Public Health.”, an important initiative that will significantly enhance our national food and nutrient databases.During our Steering Committee Meeting we set priorities for the future of NNDC and made some important decisions regarding future meetings and direction. Sadly, we say farewell to some treasured colleagues who have generously contributed to NNDC over the years.
Source: Procedia Food Science - Category: Food Science Source Type: research