| An evidence-based approach for establishing dietary guidelines. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17237331 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although all agree that diet is important to health, for Americans, compliance with dietary guidelines is poor. This may be because socioeconomic, cultural, and political factors influencing food habits were given little consideration when the guidelines were derived. In 2005, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee was advised to focus their analysis on scientific evidence linking diet and health. Although this approach strengthened the scientific rationale behind the guidelines, factors from the "real world" affecting compliance received little attention. The research base for the guidelines needs to be expanded to include studies of barriers to compliance as well as randomized controlled trials of whole diets. Also, the process for formulating the guidelines needs to be expanded to include input from the diverse group of users and stakeholders. Possibly, a 3-step process involving a technical analysis, user appraisal, and federal formulation, all coordinated by a Standing Dietary Guidelines Committee, would broaden assessment of relevant data and better integrate conflicting uses and applications. |
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Authors:
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Janet C King; |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of nutrition Volume: 137 ISSN: 0022-3166 ISO Abbreviation: J. Nutr. Publication Date: 2007 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-01-22 Completed Date: 2007-03-15 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404243 Medline TA: J Nutr Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 480-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Oakland, CA 94609, USA. jking@chori.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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methods* Food / classification Guidelines as Topic* Health Education Humans Nutrition Policy* Nutritional Requirements* United States United States Department of Agriculture United States Dept. of Health and Human Services |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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1P20MD001765-01/MD/NCMHD NIH HHS |
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