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USDA’s Nutrition Evidence Library (NEL) specializes in conducting systematic reviews to inform nutrition policy and programs. The Library evaluates, synthesizes, and grades research using rigorous and transparent methodology to define the state of food and nutrition-related science. NEL provides ongoing support to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s scientific review process for developing recommendations for the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In the future, NEL will serve as a key resource for making food and nutrition research accessible to all Americans.
NEL Process
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Recruit expert workgroup |
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Formulate evidence analysis questions |
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Conduct literature review for each question |
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Extract evidence and critically appraise each study |
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Synthesize the evidence |
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Develop and grade a conclusion statement |
NEL Evidence Abstractors
Periodically, NEL looks for highly qualified professionals and graduate students to serve as volunteer Nutrition Evidence Library Abstractors to help us expand the Library. This memo and fact sheet (PDF) provide information about this unique opportunity for health care professionals and Master’s or Doctoral candidates.
If you have questions, please contact
NutritionEvidenceLib@cnpp.usda.gov or the NEL Management Team at (703-305-7600).
Thank you!
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