Use of Meta-Analyses in Nutrition Research and Policy: A Workshop Series

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A series of virtual public workshops will explore the evidence on methods for conducting, interpreting and integrating the results of meta-analyses for use in nutrition research, developing nutrition policy, and informing nutrition regulatory decision-making. A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize a series of virtual public workshops that explore the evidence on methods for conducting, interpreting and integrating the results of meta-analyses for use in nutrition resea...

Eligible Applicants- Unrestricted

Additional Eligibility Information

Unspecified. Open to participants involved in nutrition research, policy-making, and regulation.

Funding TypeotherCategories of Funding Activity- Food and Nutrition- Health and Medicine- Surveys and Statistics

Grantor Contact InformationAlice Vorosmarti, Staff Officer for the Food and Nutrition Board at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.Grantor Emailavorosmarti@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional InformationThe workshop series was sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and involved researchers, government officials, and global leaders. Additional URLs:

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27466

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27467

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27468

Supporting Linkhttps://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/use-of-meta-analyses-in-nutrition-research-and-policy-a-workshop-series