Several epidemiological and research studies suggest that a high intake of foods rich in natural antioxidants increases the antioxidant capacity of the plasma and reduces the risk of some kinds of cancers, heart diseases, ...

This article aims to identify antecedents of food waste among lower-middle class families - a paradox, given the financial constraints this population faces. The importance of this research is evident in escalating ...

The Brazilian Network of Food Data Systems (BRASILFOODS) has been keeping the Brazilian Food Composition Database-USP (TBCA-USP) (http://www.fcf.usp.br/tabela) since 1998. Besides the constant compilation, analysis and ...

Food safety is one of the main problems related to food production and processing. The control of food contamination hazards in relation to physical, chemical and biological risks must occur during all phases of the ...

Objective The present paper aimed to identify the stakeholders, as well as their arguments and recommendations, in the debate on the application of a food processing-based classification system to the new Brazilian Food ...

Background: Databases composed by nutrient composition tables, food groups, food processing categories, and servings and portion sizes adjusted for local population food habits or specific study aims are paramount to diet ...