title: Science-based regulatory and policy considerations in nutrition.
abstract: Scientific evidence is necessary for the development of effective and enforceable regulations and government policy. To use scientific information appropriately, a systematic approach is needed for review and evaluation of the evidence. Federal agencies in the United States have developed useful approaches for such a review and evaluation to develop nutrition labeling, including health claims, and for updating of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The WHO is using a systematic evaluation process to update its recommendations on diet and health. The results of such reviews also highlight research needs to address relevant gaps in our knowledge.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA boschneeman@ucdavis.edu.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schneeman
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005515:Food Labeling; D033161:Government Regulation; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D052756:Nutritional Sciences; D009752:Nutritional Status; D012106:Research; D012586:Science; D014481:United States; D014944:World Health Organization
keywords: WHO nutrition guidelines; dietary guidelines; health claims; nutrition labeling; nutrition policy; systematic review