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  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Developing effective food-based dietary guidelines is crucial for public health.
  • Previous guidelines may not fully incorporate the latest scientific evidence on diet and chronic disease risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive comprehensive, evidence-based food-based dietary guidelines for the Dutch population.
  • To update and formulate new dietary recommendations based on systematic reviews of scientific literature.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 29 systematic reviews of meta-analyses on nutrients, foods, and food patterns.
  • Included randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies examining 10 major chronic diseases and three risk factors.
  • Categorized evidence strength (strong, weak, inconsistent, insufficient) for guideline derivation.

Main Results:

  • Formulated a general guideline promoting plant-based diets and limiting animal-based foods.
  • Established 15 specific guidelines, including 10 new ones on various food groups (legumes, nuts, meat, dairy, etc.).
  • Updated guidelines on vegetables, fruits, fish, and alcohol, while maintaining the salt guideline.

Conclusions:

  • Food-based dietary guidelines can be systematically and transparently derived using robust scientific evidence.
  • The updated guidelines provide a clear framework for healthier dietary patterns in the Dutch population.
  • Emphasis on plant-based foods and limiting animal products is supported by strong scientific evidence.