1. 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