The Philippine Food Composition Tables Online Database (PhilFCT®) is the unique identifying name of country’s web-based nutrition tool which provides accessible and detailed information on the nutritional composition of about 1500 commonly consumed foods in the country.
It is used as a basis in dietary intake assessments, nutritional research and nutritional epidemiology. It is also used for agricultural research, food formulation and assessing food biodiversity and food security.
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Data for proximates, other carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and lipids for over 1500 food items |
Photo images of food items as additional document of verification |
Food items easily searchable using English, Filipino, scientific, or other alternate names, whichever is known to the user |
Downloadable and printable individual Food Report with Photo Document |
Other relevant FCT-related information such as history of Philippine FCT and nutrient information |
For inquiries write or call: |
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The Philippine Food Composition Team |
email : philfct@fnri.dost.gov.ph |
Phone : 837-8113 loc 310 |
Visit us at: Food and Nutrition Research Institute,DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City
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