Harmonizing the Process for Establishing Nutrient Reference Values: A Tool Kit (2020)
Chapter: Appendix 5: Organizations
Appendix 5: Organizations
The following organizations collaborated in the planning and execution of the 2017 workshop on Global Harmonization of Methodological Approaches to Nutrient Intake Recommendations.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed by President Lincoln, as a private, nongovernmental institution to advise the nation on issues related to science and technology. Members are elected by their peers for outstanding contributions to research. Dr. Marcia McNutt is president.
The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, to bring the practices of engineering to advise the nation. Members are elected by their peers for extraordinary contributions to engineering. Dr. John L. Anderson is president.
The National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) was established in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences to advise the nation on medical and health issues. Members are elected by their peers for distinguished contributions to medicine and health. Dr. Victor J. Dzau is president.
The three Academies work together as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The National Academies also encourage education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science, engineering, and medicine.
Learn more about the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine at www.nationalacademies.org.
World Health Organization’s Department of Nutrition for Health and Development
The mission of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development is to build and implement a science-based, comprehensive, integrated and action- and policy-oriented “Nutrition Agenda” at global, regional, and country levels that addresses the whole spectrum of nutrition problems toward attaining the Millennium Development Goals and other nutrition-related international commitments, including the prevalence of diet-related chronic diseases. Its objectives include providing Member States and the international community with science-based norms, standards, recommendations, and technical guidance; operational and political support for building capacity in identifying problems and best policy options; assistance in implementing the required nutrition interventions; monitoring of progress and assessing impact; and acting globally and internationally to raise awareness and build alliances, networks, and partnerships.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ Nutrition and Food Systems Division
The Nutrition and Food Systems Division (ESN) coordinates FAO’s work in protecting, promoting, and improving sustainable food systems for healthy diets and improved nutrition, focusing on the distinctive relationship between agriculture and nutrition. ESN—jointly with the WHO Nutrition Department—leads the Technical Secretariat of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition 2016-2025, reporting regularly to the UN General Assembly.
