title: [Brazilian Food Composition Database (TBCA-USP): Data compilation to serve the public good].
abstract: The article shows the evolution of the Brazilian Food Composition Database (TBCA-USP), since its creation until its next update. The article characterizes the TBCA-USP database like a public good and highlights the importance of the food composition data compilation as a high cost-effective activity. It reports the social relevance of the information about food composition and the importance of this database in the national context. It also indicates extension and update strategies of the TBCA-USP.
authors.forename: Tássia do Vale Cardoso
authors.initials: Tdo V
authors.lastname: Lopes
authors.forename: Denise Cavallini
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Cyrillo
authors.forename: Eliana Bistriche
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Giuntini
authors.forename: Franco Maria
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Lajolo
authors.forename: Elizabete Wenzel De
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Menezes
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D016208:Databases, Factual / Q000592:standards*; D004034:Diet Surveys; D002149:Energy Intake; D005504:Food Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet