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Federal Policy Development Process for the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Author(s) -
Casavale Kellie O.,
Stoody Eve Essery,
Rihane Colette,
Olson Richard
Publication year - 2016
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.30.1_supplement.681.1
Subject(s) - agency (philosophy) , medicine , dietary reference intake , public health , statute , disease , environmental health , advisory committee , gerontology , political science , public administration , nursing , philosophy , chemistry , organic chemistry , epistemology , pathology , nutrient , law
Objective The Dietary Guidelines are required under the 1990 National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act, which states that every five years, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and of Agriculture must jointly publish a report containing nutritional and dietary information and guidelines for the general public. Methods The statute (Public Law 101‐445,7 U.S.C. 5341 et seq.) requires that the Dietary Guidelines be based on the preponderance of current scientific and medical knowledge. The 2015–2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines builds from the 2010 edition with revisions based on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and consideration of federal agency and public comments. Results The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines translates science into succinct, food‐based guidance that can be relied upon to help Americans choose foods that provide a healthy and enjoyable diet. Its recommendations are ultimately intended to help individuals improve and maintain overall health and reduce the risk of chronic disease; its focus is disease prevention. The Dietary Guidelines is a critical tool for professionals to help Americans make healthy choices in their daily lives to help prevent chronic disease and enjoy a healthy diet. Conclusion The Dietary Guidelines is designed to help all individuals ages 2 and older and their families consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet. The information in the Dietary Guidelines is used in developing federal food, nutrition, and health policies and programs. It serves as the evidence‐based foundation for nutrition education materials that are developed by the Federal Government for the public and is the basis for the nutrition components of HHS and USDA food programs. It is developed for use by policymakers and nutrition and health professionals. Additional audiences who may use Dietary Guidelines information to develop programs, policies, and communication for the general public include businesses, schools, community groups, media, the food industry, and State and local governments. Support or Funding Information None