Partnership to Develop the Branded Food Products Database for Public Health

Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine (OFVM) has funds available for Agricultural Technology Innovation Partnership (ATIP) to compile compositional data for branded foods for the public’s benefit. Knowing the nutrient profile of branded foods is critical to FDA’s work and to the public’s health. Public health experts have linked excessive sodium consumption to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases. A database that reflects the sodium content of foods will help OFVM research strategies regarding sodium reduction and help the public maintain healthy diets.