Revising the Academy's Research Priorities: Methods of the Research Priorities and Strategies Development Task Force,...

Area of Science:

• Nutrition and Dietetics Research
• Public Health Science

Background:

• The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a leading global organization, prioritizes advancing nutrition and dietetics through research.
• Identifying current and future research priorities is crucial for nutrition and dietetics professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define key issues and relevant research topics for the nutrition and dietetics profession in its second century.
• To establish updated research priorities for the Academy's members.

Main Methods:

• A task force convened to develop research priorities, leveraging data from interviews and surveys.
• Draft priorities were refined through an extensive member-wide survey and stakeholder consultations.
• A 9-step process was employed to generate the final research priorities.

Main Results:

• Thirteen final research priorities were established across four domains: nutrition-related discovery, clinical nutrition research, implementation science, and public health.
• These priorities are relevant for all nutrition and dietetics professionals across diverse practice areas.

Conclusions:

• The established research priorities will guide internal resource allocation and Academy advocacy for national nutrition research.
• These priorities aim to advance the field of nutrition and dietetics and inform future research endeavors.