The IOM’s Food Forum will host a public meeting on September 15, to examine how systematic, evidence-based reviews in the field of nutrition are used to develop policy recommendations that improve public health.
Meeting presentations and discussions will address the key issues and challenges associated with conducting systematic reviews in various areas of nutritional sciences, such as individual nutrients, foods and food groups, dietary patterns, and health claims. Participants will also discuss the issues and considerations regarding the application of systematic, evidence-based reviews to develop public policy recommendations. Opportunities to improve the quality of systematic reviews in nutrition will be explored, with particular consideration to the recent IOM report on standards for systematic reviews and its possible application to nutrition.