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Evidence and proof in making policy decisions.

D M Hegsted

    Federation Proceedings
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Dietary guidelines aim to minimize health risks. While Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for nutrients are set high to prevent deficiencies, they may not benefit most people but are considered safe.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • General dietary guidelines are established to minimize public health risks.
    • Recommended intakes for essential nutrients, such as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), are set at levels higher than average requirements to prevent deficiencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the scientific basis and implications of current dietary guidelines, particularly RDAs.
    • To assess the benefits and drawbacks of current nutrient intake recommendations for the general population.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing epidemiologic, clinical, and experimental evidence on dietary intakes and health risks.
    • Analysis of the rationale behind setting RDAs at levels to minimize deficiency risk.

    Main Results:

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    • RDAs, while protective against deficiency for a few, may not benefit the majority and could mislead individuals about dietary benefits.
    • High intakes of certain food constituents like fat, sugar, and salt are linked to substantial health risks, with chronic diseases manifesting over decades.
    • The long latency of chronic diseases makes definitive experimental validation of dietary changes difficult.

    Conclusions:

    • Current nutrient intake levels, especially RDAs, may lead to unnecessary food selection for most individuals.
    • Recommendations for reduced intakes of risky food constituents (fat, sugar, salt) are rational and necessary, considering practical limitations.
    • Dietary guidelines should focus on minimizing risk by recommending reduced intakes of potentially harmful substances.