Preparing a food list for a total diet study

Abstract

The chapter describes which food consumption data can be used to construct a TDS food list, based on which sampling plan will be constructed, and be decided which foods will be pooled before analysis. The primary objective of this food list is to include all those foods which potentially contribute to dietary exposure of the selected components. The chapter describes also how the foods are prioritised and selected depending on the objective, purpose, and funds of the TDS. In addition, criteria are given on how to pool collected food samples before analysis as well as practical hinds of how to obtain a TDS food list from different food consumption data.