Program Description

Presentations in this session will encompass the following:

•  The science-related aspects of policymaking, including the variances in nutrition science research, interpretation of findings from dietary modeling and national consumption survey data, and these implications for the policy recommendation and development process.
• The effects on public health/consumers and include recommendations for ways to ensure evidence-based processes moving forward.
• The process-related aspects of policy-making, including the inconsistencies within evidence grading systems, evidence interpretation differences.

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Learning Objectives

Agenda

The role of scientific research in food and nutrition policy.  Roger A. Clemens, DrPH, CFS, CNS, FACN, FIFT, FIAFST, Adjunct Professor, Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Sciences, USC School of Pharmacy, International Center for Regulatory Science, Los Angeles, CA

The widespread effects of food and nutrition policy on public health. Joanne L. Slavin, PhD, RD, Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, St. Paul, MN

The importance of consistent, systematic evaluation processes in policy making.  Connie M. Weaver, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Department Head, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

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