How the Application Works
The application connects official trade records with nutritional composition data to create estimates across time.
HTS Trade Data
Provides detailed information about food products imported into Puerto Rico and their official trade classifications.
U.S. Census Bureau · Foreign Trade DivisionUSDA FoodData Central
Provides nutrient profiles, calories, vitamins, minerals and detailed food-composition information.
USDA FoodData CentralNutritional Time Series Results
The application combines import records with nutritional information to estimate the caloric and nutritional contribution of foods entering Puerto Rico over time.
Why Is This Important?
By linking food imports with nutrient-composition data, researchers can better understand food availability, dietary trends and the nutritional implications of Puerto Rico’s dependence on imported foods.