Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Department of Agriculture Top organization: Department of Health and Human Services Employees: Executive: Chair Budget: Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States Website: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ Creation Legislation: National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 Wikipedia: Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

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Mission The mission of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is to review the current scientific and medical knowledge from nutrition research to update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It aims to provide evidence-based nutrition advice that promotes health and helps prevent chronic diseases by shaping federal nutrition policy and programs.

Services Scientific review; Recommendations for dietary guidelines; Research synthesis

Regulations

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) is a group of experts convened periodically to assess the scientific basis for nutrition policy in the United States. Their work influences the creation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which guide public health nutrition policies, education, and programs.

Official Site

Mission

The DGAC's primary mission is to synthesize the latest nutrition science to inform the development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. By analyzing current research, the committee aims to make recommendations that foster healthy eating patterns, reduce the prevalence of nutrition-related chronic diseases, and provide a scientific foundation for nutrition policy and education.

Parent organization

The DGAC operates under the joint authority of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Both departments share responsibility for the Dietary Guidelines process.

Legislation

The committee's establishment is supported by the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990, which mandates periodic reviews of nutrition research to inform national nutrition policies.

Partners

• National Institutes of Health for research support
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for public health data
• Academic institutions and research organizations for scientific input

Number of employees

The DGAC doesn't have employees; it consists of appointed experts serving on a temporary basis.

Organization structure

The committee comprises leading experts in nutrition, medicine, public health, and related fields. Members are appointed for each cycle of guideline development.

Leader

The committee is led by a Chair, who oversees the committee's activities, meetings, and report compilation.

Divisions

No formal divisions exist, but work is organized around:

• Reviewing scientific evidence
• Developing dietary recommendations

List of programs

• Conducting systematic reviews for dietary guidelines
• Producing the Scientific Report for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Last total enacted budget

The DGAC does not have a separate budget; its activities are funded through the budgets of USDA and HHS.

Staff

Support for the committee comes from staff within USDA and HHS, but there are no permanent staff members dedicated solely to DGAC.

Funding

Funding for the DGAC's work is included in the regular appropriations for the USDA and HHS.

Services provided

The DGAC provides comprehensive scientific reviews and recommendations that underpin the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, influencing federal nutrition programs, policy development, and public health strategies.

Regulations overseen

While the committee does not oversee regulations directly, its findings and recommendations can lead to changes in policy, influencing regulations in areas like school nutrition, food labeling, and federal nutrition assistance programs.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States (USDA address)

History

Established under the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990, the DGAC has been pivotal in translating nutrition science into actionable public health guidelines, significantly impacting national nutrition policy since its inception.

External links

• Official Dietary Guidelines Website
• wikipedia:Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee