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Why do USDA NEL evidence-based reviews not include any animal studies as part of the research examined?

April 26, 2017Animal evidence-based examined nel Research Reviews usda

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Why do USDA NEL evidence-based reviews not include any animal studies as part of the research examined?

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The 2010 DGAC defined the scope of the review at the beginning of the process. Since the objective of the advisory report was to update the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, only science developed far enough to show clear effect in humans was included.