Nutritional Sciences to Policy Framework Basic Science Application of the Science Existing Policies New Policy Proposal What policy would make it easier for the population to take advantage of the findings from nutritional sciences? What groups would support this policy? What groups would oppose this policy? Which policy makers need to pay attention to the issue? What could policy entrepreneurs do to promote this policy? Current Knowledge Current state of the science Existing guidelines & recommendations for individuals & populations Strength of the evidence for these recommendations Degree to which guidelines are followed Existing policies: local, state, national, international Do policies enhance or interfere with application of the science? State of the evidence for the impact of these policies Discussion Limitations and uncertainties of the science Stakeholder analysis: who paid for the science and why? Limitations and inconsistencies of the guidelines Stakeholder analysis: Source of the guidelines and conflicts of interest Limitations of evidence for the impact of existing policies