The Role of Local Governments in Food Nutrition Governance: A Case Study of the Food Composition Database in Henan Province, China
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Local governance; Food composition database; Public health policy; Nutrition data; Henan Province; Data governanceAbstract
Food composition data serve as a foundation for public health policy and food safety. In China, local governments play a pivotal role in collecting, maintaining, and applying such data in line with national nutrition and health strategies. This study investigates the construction and governance of the food composition database in Henan Province from 2012 to 2022, analyzing how local authorities coordinated food sampling, laboratory testing, and data standardization. The Henan database, covering 378 food items and generating 7,185 data points, reflects both regional dietary characteristics and administrative capacity. The case reveals the strengths of local government-led data infrastructure in supporting national health goals, while also highlighting challenges such as data updating, cross-agency coordination, and public accessibility. Findings suggest that strengthening institutional collaboration and digital governance can enhance the long-term sustainability and policy relevance of local nutrition databases.
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