title: Nutrition monitoring: interface of science and policy.
abstract: Information collected through nutrition monitoring efforts is an essential component in the process of effectively translating scientific evidence into public policy. This paper reviews the uses of nutrition monitoring data for policy and program decisions, describes recent progress to strengthen the National Nutrition Monitoring System, and outlines challenges that lie ahead in the nutrition monitoring arena.
authors.affiliation: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, United States Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: McGinnis
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Harrell
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Meyers
mesh_terms: D004435:Eating; D005504:Food Analysis; D005523:Food Supply; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011050:Policy Making; D014481:United States