EURRECA—Evidence-Based Methodology for Deriving Micronutrient Recommendations

Dhonukshe-Rutten, R.A.M.; Bouwman, Jildau; Brown, Kerry A.; Cavelaars, Adriënne E J M; Collings, Rachel; Grammatikaki, Evangelia; Groot, Lisette C. P. G. M. de; Gurinović, Mirjana; Harvey, Linda J.; Hermoso, Maria; Hurst, Rachel; Kremer, Bas H. A.; Ngo, Joy; Novaković, R; Raats, Monique M.; Rollin, Fanny; Serra-Majem, Lluís; Souverein, Olga W.; Timotijević, Lada; Veer, Pieter van’t

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“…Zinc was selected as a priority micronutrient for EURRECA, because the prevalence of inadequate zinc intakes was thought to be high among all population groups, and the public health concern is considerable. In addition, new scientific evidence has recently become available that demonstrates a large heterogeneity among current recommendations on zinc intake across Europe (Cavelaars et al, 2010;Doets et al, 2008) (See Activity 1 in (Dhonukshe-Rutten et al, 2013).…”

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EURRECA—Estimating Zinc Requirements for Deriving Dietary Reference Values

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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

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Zinc was selected as a priority micronutrient for EURRECA, because there is significant heterogeneity in the Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) across Europe. In addition, the prevalence of inadequate zinc intakes was thought to be high among all population groups worldwide, and the public health concern is considerable. In accordance with the EURRECA consortium principles and protocols, a series of literature reviews were undertaken in order to develop best practice guidelines for assessing dietary zinc intake and zinc status. These were incorporated into subsequent literature search strategies and protocols for studies investigating the relationships between zinc intake, status and health, as well as studies relating to the factorial approach (including bioavailability) for setting dietary recommendations. EMBASE (Ovid), Cochrane Library CENTRAL and MEDLINE (Ovid) databases were searched for studies published up to February 2010 and collated into a series of Endnote databases that are available for the use of future DRV panels. Meta-analyses of data extracted from these publications were performed where possible in order to address specific questions relating to factors affecting dietary recommendations. This review has highlighted the need for more high quality studies to address gaps in current knowledge, in particular the continued search for a reliable biomarker of zinc status and the influence of genetic polymorphisms on individual dietary requirements. In addition, there is a need to further develop models of the effect of dietary inhibitors of zinc absorption and their impact on population dietary zinc requirements.

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EURRECA—Estimating Zinc Requirements for Deriving Dietary Reference Values

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“…articulating the nature of risk assessment or inherent uncertainty of scientific endeavour; detailing contradictory views during commonplace expert discussions while maintaining unanimity in the final scientific advice) (12,13) . Nutrition risk assessment to derive micronutrient Dietary Reference Values (DRV) is an area where greater transparency and openness has been encouraged (14) . DRV are developed in the first two steps of the risk assessment process.…”

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“…These are widely used in monitoring and evaluating population intakes as well as in developing public health policies, interventions and dietary risk communications (e.g. foodbased dietary guidelines to help the population meet recommended intakes) (14,16) . The widespread use of DRV (directly or indirectly via recommendations) belies the complexity and uncertainty with which they are developed.…”

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“…Yet, the evidence base surrounding the role of nutrition on health has been far from certain. Hence, prevailing scientific knowledge is used to handle limitations and uncertainty in the evidence (unknown, unreliable or indefinite evidence), develop plausible assumptions and complete the DRV development process (14,17) . Guidelines have been produced to assist with the development of DRV (e.g.…”

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“…This would inform the debate on DRV development best practice. Furthermore, increased documentation, understanding and accessibility to the DRV process could contribute to the responsible use of DRV throughout risk management and risk communication activities (2,14) . The European Commission-supported Network of Excellence EURRECA (EURopean micronutrient RECommendations Aligned, FOOD- CT-20006-36196, 2007CT-20006-36196, -2012 was tasked with reviewing the methodologies used to derive DRV, assessing the reasons for value disparity and the potential for methodological alignment across national and international DRV development.…”

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Communication of scientific uncertainty: international case studies on the development of folate and vitamin D Dietary Reference Values

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Objective: Transparent evidence-based decision making has been promoted worldwide to engender trust in science and policy making. Yet, little attention has been given to transparency implementation. The degree of transparency (focused on how uncertain evidence was handled) during the development of folate and vitamin D Dietary Reference Values was explored in three a priori defined areas: (i) value request; (ii) evidence evaluation; and (iii) final values. Design: Qualitative case studies (semi-structured interviews and desk research). A common protocol was used for data collection, interview thematic analysis and reporting. Results were coordinated via cross-case synthesis. Setting: Australia and New Zealand, Netherlands, Nordic countries, Poland, Spain and UK. Subjects: Twenty-one interviews were conducted in six case studies. Results: Transparency of process was not universally observed across countries or areas of the recommendation setting process. Transparency practices were most commonly seen surrounding the request to develop reference values (e.g. access to risk manager/assessor problem formulation discussions) and evidence evaluation (e.g. disclosure of risk assessor data sourcing/evaluation protocols). Fewer transparency practices were observed to assist with handling uncertainty in the evidence base during the development of quantitative reference values. Conclusions: Implementation of transparency policies may be limited by a lack of dedicated resources and best practice procedures, particularly to assist with the latter stages of reference value development. Challenges remain regarding the best practice for transparently communicating the influence of uncertain evidence on the final reference values. Resolving this issue may assist the evolution of nutrition risk assessment and better inform the recommendation setting process.

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Micronutrients and the Obstetrical Syndromes

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EURRECA—Evidence-Based Methodology for Deriving Micronutrient Recommendations

Cited by 37 publications

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EURRECA—Estimating Zinc Requirements for Deriving Dietary Reference Values

EURRECA—Estimating Zinc Requirements for Deriving Dietary Reference Values

Communication of scientific uncertainty: international case studies on the development of folate and vitamin D Dietary Reference Values

Micronutrients and the Obstetrical Syndromes

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