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Translating science into the 2015 Dietary Guidelines (630.12)
Author(s) -
Goodwin Stephanie,
Casavale Kellie,
Piercy Katrina,
Mosher Amber,
McPeak Holly,
Olson Richard
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.630.12
Subject(s) - government (linguistics) , publication , scientific evidence , advisory committee , medicine , environmental health , population , human services , process (computing) , public health , medical education , political science , computer science , pathology , public administration , philosophy , linguistics , epistemology , law , operating system
The development of the U.S. dietary policy utilizes an evolving process that now provides a rigorous, evidence based approach for developing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Objective To describe updates to the current scientific process for developing the DGA. Methods The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) jointly appoint a Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) consisting of nationally recognized experts in nutrition and health. The DGAC examines the state of current scientific evidence using systematic reviews, data analyses, and/or food pattern modeling analyses. Additional sources of information may include scientific evidence‐based reports, input from expert guest speakers, and oral and written comments from the public. Results The DGAC prepares a report for both HHS and USDA Secretaries that provide recommendations for the next edition of the DGA. The Departments jointly review the DGAC’s recommendations and develop and publish the revised DGA policy document every 5 years. Conclusion The DGA provide science‐based advice on how food, nutrition, and physical activity can promote the health of the U.S. population ages 2 years and older and help reduce risk for and burden of major chronic diseases. The 2015 DGA will form the basis for nutrition and related health policies in programs, services, and activities across the Federal government.