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2003/04 New Zealand Total Diet Survey Agreed Goals

The goals for the 2003/04 New Zealand Total Diet Survey (NZTDS) are:

• agree in consultation with stakeholders the design and content of the 2003/04 NZTDS;
• estimate dietary exposure for selected chemical residues, contaminants and nutrient elements in the New Zealand food supply, compare this with internationally recognised acceptable exposures or recommended levels, and identify trends in New Zealand over time;
• compare dietary exposure estimates with those in other countries, where comparable data is available;
• ensure that the outcomes of the NZTDS complement data on chemical residues, contaminants and nutrient elements generated from other sources in New Zealand;
• where appropriate, provide data on selected chemical residues, contaminants and nutrient elements for incorporation into other databases including the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Environmental Monitoring System (GEMS) and the New Zealand Food Composition Database; and
• communicate findings in a timely and transparent manner.

May 2003