When dealing with food composition data, it is an advantage to
have certain background information and knowledge about them.
This will help users in the correct use of food composition data
and databases (FCDBs). Therefore, in this section, valuable
background information regarding food composition data and FCDBs
is presented, including an outline on what FCDBs are and what
kind of information they usually provide, a short description of
how food data is obtained (including steps in the process from
generating data to incorporating them into a database), as well
as an outline on the need and establishment of food
classification and description systems. Further, uses and users
of food composition data and databases are described. This
section also provides access to food composition-related
scientific articles, reports, posters and other documents
related to food composition.