Go to Metadata, Concepts and Definitions, and Glossary (list) or Glossary (search). In some cases the definitions of elements may have changed from the previous version of FAOSTAT. For example, in the Food Balance Sheet domain, “Other net uses” now includes feed, seed, waste, changes to stocks and any other uses.

Generally speaking FAOSTAT data should never be given precedence over national official statistics. Every effort is made in FAOSTAT to publish the latest data on agriculture and prepared in a consistent way across countries for international comparison. For national studies it is recommended to use national statistical offices wherever possible, as the information collected is often more detailed and up-to-date. They are the "first port "of call for data.

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Consumption in the Food Balance Sheets refers to consumption at the household gate. That is, after exports, feed + seed, other ( incl., waste)  from farm to household, and addition to stocks have been subtracted.

1 calorie = 4.1868 Joules. When the term calorie is used to express amount of energy provided by food or expended during body activities, the term kcalorie or large Calorie is actually meant. 1 joule is approximately equal to 0.238845896628 cal (calorie) (small calories, lower case c) or 2.390 ×10⁻⁴ kilocalorie, Calories (food energy, upper case C)

FAOSTAT does currently not collect any data on bio fuels. Users should consult FAO's Environment, Climate Change and Bioenergy Division for questions on Bioenergy.