Why did the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) use an evidence-based systematic review methodology?
Evidence-based systematic review is considered the state-of-the-art method for objectively synthesizing research findings support practice, guideline and policy recommendations. The transparent systematic review method used by the Nutrition Evidence Library ensures government compliance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 (Data Quality Act), which mandates that Federal agencies ensure the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information used to form Federal guidance.
