Evidence Use in the Development of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Dietary guidelines are important nutrition policy reference standards that should be informed by the best available evidence. The types of evidence that are reviewed and the evidence review methods that are used have implications for evidence translation. The aim of this study was to explore perceived advantages, disadvantages, and practicalities associated with the synthesis and translation of evidence from nutrient-based, food-based, and dietary patterns research in dietary guideline development. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted with people involved in the development of the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADGs). Transcripts were analysed thematically. To inform future ADGs, there was support for reviewing evidence on

SUBMITTER: Wingrove K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8620517 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature