Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) is a panel of experts appointed by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to review scientific evidence on nutrition and health. Its scientific reports contribute to development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Responsibilities
[edit]The DGAC's primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting systematic reviews of nutrition research through the Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review (NESR).
- Analyzing national dietary intake data from sources such as the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
- Evaluating dietary patterns and health outcomes using food pattern modeling.
- Preparing a scientific advisory report that is submitted to HHS and USDA, which informs the final Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
See also
[edit]- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
- Food and Nutrition Service
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