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<DIV>Adrienne Paige Mullock, MPH, CHES<BR>Public Health Educator<BR>Oregon State WIC Program<BR>800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 865<BR>Portland, Oregon 97232-2162<BR>Telephone: (971) 673-0054<BR>Fax: (971) 673-0071<BR>adrienne.p.mullock@state.or.us<BR><BR><BR></DIV>
<DIV>>>> "Samia Hamdan" <samia_hamdan@yahoo.com> 9/24/2009 7:40 AM >>><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Hello members,<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Samia<BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is <FONT color=black><SPAN style="COLOR: black">searching for experts in the scientific, technical, and medical professions to be considered for a study committee titled <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Examination of Front of Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols (Phase I)</SPAN></B>. 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. </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The specific tasks for Phase I are to: </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black"><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">identify front-of-package systems being used by manufacturers, supermarkets, health organizations, and governments in the United States and abroad; </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black"><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">consider the purpose and overall merits of front-label nutrition icons;</SPAN></FONT> <FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black"><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">identify the criteria underlying the systems and evaluate their scientific basis; </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black"><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">consider advantages and disadvantages of various approaches for adults and children; and,</SPAN></FONT> <FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: black"><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">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). </SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Experts in the fields of <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">nutrition, nutrition communication, nutrition labeling, biostatistics, dietary assessment/Dietary Reference Intakes, and consumer education and research (including</SPAN></B></SPAN></FONT><B><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> methodology)</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> are needed for the committee. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We would be most grateful if you could, provide <FONT color=black><SPAN style="COLOR: black">the names of any persons you think we should consider for this important task to</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=blue><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"><A title=mailto:front-of-pack@nas.edu href="mailto:front-of-pack@nas.edu" target=_blank rel=nofollow ymailto="mailto:front-of-pack@nas.edu">front-of-pack@nas.edu</A> </SPAN></FONT><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">by October 5, 2009</SPAN></B>. Suggestions are sought in all sectors of the scientific and technical community. <FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">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. <FONT color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Caitlin Boon, PhD <BR>Program Officer <BR>Food and Nutrition Board <BR>Institute of Medicine <BR>The National Academies <BR>500 Fifth Street, NW <BR>Keck 738 <BR>Washington, DC 20001 <BR><A title=mailto:CBoon@nas.edu href="mailto:CBoon@nas.edu" target=_blank rel=nofollow ymailto="mailto:CBoon@nas.edu">CBoon@nas.edu</A> <BR>202-334-1989 </SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV><BR></BODY></HTML>