Food and Nutrition Board
Established in 1940, the Food and Nutrition Board studies issues of national and global importance on the safety and adequacy of the U.S. food supply; establishes principles and guidelines for good nutrition; and provides authoritative judgment on the relationships among food intake, nutrition, and health maintenance and disease prevention.
In progress
Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date.
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·2025
Obesity remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the U.S., contributing to increased risks of chronic disease, mobility limitations, and health care costs. While physical activity is widely recognized as a cornerstone to prevent and treat obesity, questions remain about effective...
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Recent Publications
Protein Quality and Growth Monitoring Studies: Quality Factor Requirements for Infant Formula
Consensus
2025
Safeguarding the Food Supply: Integrating Diverse Risks, Connecting with Consumers, and Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2025
Heritable Genetic Modification in Food Animals
Consensus
2025
Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health
Consensus
2025
Roundtable on Obesity Solutions 10th Anniversary: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Proceedings of a Symposium
Symposium_in_brief
2025
Communication to Bridge the Gap Between Food Production and Nutrition and Health: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
2024