A Food table (HM-code table) was designed by classifying ingredients, in order to calculate nutritional value in a dietary survey or menu planning. The foods in the table were selected from the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (4th ed.) with some additional food. Their selections and arrangements were followed in order of frequency in use. This table has the following merits :
1. It is summarized in one front and back sheet.
2. Each, food has a four digit code. The first two figures express the subdivided food. group. When individual food is not clear, the last two figures “00” show the representative one.
3. Familiar food names are used in the table. Popular cooked foods and meals eaten outside are added. An index is prepared to find items easily.
The result of the dietary survey for 3, 728 persons proved that this table is well arranged. It also covers the ingredients in 19, 775 recipes.
By using this HM-code table, the coding time of foods, was shortened and accuracy of calculation increased as compared with the use of the Standard Tables of Food Composition.
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