The objective was a practical and theoretical analysis
of the nutritional quality and nominal cost of BDT
as adopted in Brazil, in the light of available IED alternatives
and international guidelines. End points were
macronutrients, selected micronutrients, and adequacy
regarding daily requirements of the adult population
(dietary reference intakes/DRI and Brazilian recommended
daily intake/IDR). Cost assessment was
incomplete addressing only price of foodstuffs, leaving
out labor and other expenditures.