[Health_Education_Promotion] Fwd: [PHCNPG] Searching for Members for New IOM Committee onExamination of Front of Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols(Phase I)

[Adrienne P MULLOCK]

FYI
 
Adrienne Paige Mullock,  MPH, CHES
Public Health Educator
Oregon State WIC Program
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 865
Portland, Oregon 97232-2162
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adrienne.p.mullock at state.or.us 


>>> "Samia Hamdan" <samia_hamdan at yahoo.com> 9/24/2009 7:40 AM >>>
Hello members,

FYI.  See this announcement from the Institute of Medice. They are seeking experts for  a new study looking at front of the package nutrition rating systems and symbols.

Samia



Dear Colleague:
 
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is searching for experts in the scientific, technical, and medical professions to be considered for a study committee titled Examination of Front of Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols (Phase I).  The sponsors are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.  The Phase I committee will undertake a review of front-of-package nutrition rating systems and symbols, focusing on the elements of the nutrition rating criteria and the science underlying the front-of-package systems.  The Phase I committee will also plan for a second phase that will include consideration of consumer perspectives and responses to symbols/icons.  
 
The specific tasks for Phase I are to: identify front-of-package systems being used by manufacturers, supermarkets, health organizations, and governments in the United States and abroad;  consider the purpose and overall merits of front-label nutrition icons; identify the criteria underlying the systems and evaluate their scientific basis; consider advantages and disadvantages of various approaches for adults and children; and, using knowledge gained from its compilation and assessment of front-of-package systems, plan the second phase (to be executed as a separate activity) that would consider the potential benefits of a single, standardized front-of-package food guidance system regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and would develop conclusions about which system(s) are most effective in promoting health and how to maximize the use and effectiveness of the system(s). 

 
Experts in the fields of nutrition, nutrition communication, nutrition labeling, biostatistics, dietary assessment/Dietary Reference Intakes, and consumer education and research (includingmethodology)are needed for the committee.  
 
We would be most grateful if you could, provide the names of any persons you think we should consider for this important task tofront-of-pack at nas.edu by October 5, 2009. Suggestions are sought in all sectors of the scientific and technical community. 
 
Your assistance in identifying potential committee members especially from under-represented minorities is greatly appreciated.  You do not need to contact the individuals you nominate.   
 
Thank you,
Caitlin Boon, PhD 
Program Officer 
Food and Nutrition Board 
Institute of Medicine 
The National Academies 
500 Fifth Street, NW 
Keck 738 
Washington, DC 20001 
CBoon at nas.edu 
202-334-1989 

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