Full Title
Global Tools for Dietary Data Dissemination
Session Overview
Global tools for accessing and collecting dietary data: (1) FAO/WHO Global Individual Food Consumption Data Tool (GIFT); (2) Global Dietary Database (GDD); and (3) INDDEX24
Training in the use of FAO/WHO GIFT: (1) How to compute ready-to-use indicators and download dietary data; and (2) How to share dietary data through FAO/WHO GIFT
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Participating will be able to:
1. Identify and use different global tools, platforms and initiatives that disseminate and collect dietary data
2. Use the FAO/WHO GIFT platform to compute ready-to-use indicators an download dietary microdata
Target Audience
Researchers with interest in individual quantitative food consumption data, food consumption surveys, nutrition, food safety and dietary exposure assessment.
Format
Lecture, group work
Level & Prerequisites
Basic
Speakers
Rita Sousa, International Nutrition Consultant, FAO
Victoria Padula de Quadros, International Nutrition Consultant, FAO