Nutrition monitoring: interface of science and policy

McGinnis, J.M.; Harrell, J.A.; Meyers, L.D.

Nutrition monitoring: interface of science and policy

1990

McGinnis, J.M. | Harrell, J.A. | Meyers, L.D.

Information collected through nutrition monitoring efforts is an essential component in the process of effectively translating scientific evidence into public policy. This paper reviews the uses of nutrition monitoring data for policy and program decisions, describes recent progress to strengthen the National Nutrition Monitoring System, and outlines challenges that lie ahead in the nutrition monitoring arena.

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Published in

Journal of nutrition

Volume 120 Issue 11 Pagination 1437 - 1439 ISSN 0022-3166

Publisher

Elsevier B.V.

Other Subjects

Dietary surveys; Nutrition assessment; Nutrition policy

Language

English

Note

Paper presented at a symposium, "nutrition monitoring and nutrition status assessment," dec 8-10, 1989, charleston, south carolina.

Type

Journal Article; Text

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Nutrition monitoring: interface of science and policy

1990

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