For those who missed the #DietaryGuidelines Committee hearing this week. Top news:
--USDA still using its 'own' methodology-- unvalidated, unrecognized. Allows evidence grade to be "strong" based solely on epidemiological studies 😒
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--USDA still using its 'own' methodology-- unvalidated, unrecognized. Allows evidence grade to be "strong" based solely on epidemiological studies 😒
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Thus, committee gave "strong" evidence grade for existing, status-quo Guidelines (Med/DASH/plant-based) and all-cause mortality, based only on epi data (not enough evidence for other 'dietary patterns,' committee said)
--No other "Dietary Pattern" review is yet complete. 2/
--No other "Dietary Pattern" review is yet complete. 2/
--It appears "low-carb" still defined as 45%
--Saturated-fats review not yet done.
--No 'strong' evidence for anything else. Only "moderate" or less for other questions...thus, if this were a rigorous process, no recommendations would be made based on such weaker evidence... 3/
--Saturated-fats review not yet done.
--No 'strong' evidence for anything else. Only "moderate" or less for other questions...thus, if this were a rigorous process, no recommendations would be made based on such weaker evidence... 3/
People making oral comments in the afternoon today were APPROX:
~20 industry reps (pulses, gum, water, fisheries, etc)
~5 non-profits/professional associations
~8-9 low-carb MDs and regular ppl
~12 vegans (MDs, others, anti-dairy/livestock)
+: a few scientists...etc
~20 industry reps (pulses, gum, water, fisheries, etc)
~5 non-profits/professional associations
~8-9 low-carb MDs and regular ppl
~12 vegans (MDs, others, anti-dairy/livestock)
+: a few scientists...etc
