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Dated: October 22, 2012.
Howard K. Koh,
Assistant Secretary for Health.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Announcement of Intent To Establish
the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory
Committee and Solicitation of
Nominations for Appointment to the
Committee Membership
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Health; and U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Food,
Nutrition, and Consumer Services and
Research, Education and Economics.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) is working
jointly with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) to establish the
2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory
Committee (DGAC). It is planned for the
Committee to be established in the
beginning of calendar year 2013. This
notice also will serve to announce that
an invitation is being extended for
nominations of individuals who are
interested in being considered for
appointment to the Committee.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted
no later than close of business
November 26, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Nominations may be
submitted by email to
SUMMARY:
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DG2015Nominations@hhs.gov. This
address can be accessed through the
Internet at the following Web site
address: www.dietaryguidelines.gov.
Nominations also may be sent to:
Richard D. Olson, M.D., M.P.H.,
Prevention Science Lead and Designated
Federal Officer, 2015 DGAC; Office of
Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, OASH; U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services; 1101
Wootton Parkway, Suite LL100 Tower
Building; Rockville, MD 20852;
Telephone: (240) 453–8280; Fax: (240)
453–8281.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Designated Federal Officer, 2015 DGAC,
Richard D. Olson and/or HHS CoExecutive Secretary, 2015 DGAC: Kellie
(O’Connell) Casavale, Ph.D., RD; Office
of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, OASH/DHHS; 1101 Wootton
Parkway, Suite LL100 Tower Building;
Rockville, MD 20852: Telephone (240)
453–8280; Fax: (240) 453–8281. Lead
USDA Co-Executive Secretary, Colette I.
Rihane, M.S., R.D., Director, Nutrition
Guidance and Analysis Division, Center
for Nutrition Policy and Promotion; U.S.
Department of Agriculture; 3101 Park
Center Drive, Room 1034; Alexandria,
VA 22302; Telephone: (703) 305–7600;
Fax: (703) 305–3300. USDA CoExecutive Secretary, Shanthy A.
Bowman, Ph.D.; Nutritionist, Food
Surveys Research Group, Beltsville
Human Nutrition Research Center,
Agricultural Research Service, USDA;
10300 Baltimore Avenue, BARC-West
Bldg 005, Room 125; Beltsville, MD
20705–2350; Telephone: 301–504–0619.
Additional information about the 2015
DGAC is available on the Internet at
www.dietaryguidelines.gov.
Authority
and Purpose: Under Section 301 of the
National Nutrition Monitoring and
Related Research Act of 1990, the
Secretaries of HHS and USDA are
required to publish the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans (hereinafter
referred to as the Guidelines) at least
every five years. The Guidelines were
first published by HHS and USDA in
1980, with revisions in 1985, 1990,
1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010. The
Guidelines contain nutrition and dietary
information for the general public.
Because of its focus on health
promotion and risk reduction, the
Guidelines form a basis for federal food
and nutrition policy and education
activities. The information and key
recommendations of the Guidelines are
based on the preponderance of scientific
and medical knowledge which is
current at the time.
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Beginning with the 1985 edition, the
Secretaries of HHS and USDA have
established a DGAC to provide advice
and make recommendations regarding
the Guidelines, based on a thorough
evaluation of recent scientific and
applied literature. The DGAC is
composed of experts in nutrition and
health. The Committee is established as
a federal advisory committee and is
governed by the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), Public Law 92–463, as
amended (5 U.S.C., App.). Formation of
the 2015 DGAC is necessary and in the
public interest.
The Committee is expected to begin
meeting during the Spring/Summer of
2013; the Committee will meet, at a
minimum, four times during the course
of its operation. Pursuant to the FACA,
all Committee meetings will be open to
the public. The 2015 DGAC will be
established to accomplish a single timelimited task. The Committee will
develop a report of its recommendations
that will be presented to the Secretaries
of HHS and USDA. Upon delivery of its
report to the Secretaries, the activities of
the 2015 DGAC will be terminated.
For those who are interested in
reviewing the 2010 edition of the DGAC
report, it is available at
www.dietaryguidelines.gov. A limited
number of hard copies of the report are
available upon request from HHS and
USDA.
Structure: It is proposed that the 2015
DGAC will consist of up to 17 members;
one or more members will be selected
to serve as the Chair, Vice Chair, and/
or Co-Chairs. Prospective members of
the DGAC should be knowledgeable of
current scientific research in human
nutrition and chronic disease and be
respected and published experts in their
fields. The prospective members also
should be familiar with the purpose,
communication, and application of the
Guidelines and have demonstrated
interest in the public’s health and wellbeing through research and/or
educational endeavors. Expertise will be
sought in specific specialty areas that
may include, but are not limited to,
cardiovascular disease; type 2 diabetes,
overweight and obesity; osteoporosis;
cancer; pediatrics; gerontology;
maternal/gestational nutrition;
epidemiology; general medicine; energy
balance, which includes physical
activity; nutrient bioavailability;
nutrition biochemistry and physiology;
food processing science, safety and
technology; public health; nutrition
education and behavior change; and/or
nutrition-related systematic review
methodology.
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Nominations: Nominations, including
self nominations, of individuals who
have the above mentioned expertise and
knowledge will be considered for
appointment as members of the
Committee. A nomination should
include, at a minimum, the following
for each nominee: (1) A letter of
nomination that clearly states the name
and affiliation of the nominee, the basis
for the nomination (i.e., specific
attributes which qualify the nominee to
be considered for appointment as a
member of the 2015 DGAC), and a
statement from the nominee that he/she
would be willing to serve as a member
of the Committee, if selected; (2) the
nominator’s name, address, and daytime
telephone number, and the address,
telephone number, and email address of
the individual being nominated; and (3)
a current copy of the nominee’s
curriculum vitae or resume, which
should be limited to no more than 10
pages.
Equal opportunity practices regarding
membership appointments to the 2015
DGAC will be aligned with HHS and
USDA policies. Every effort will be
made to ensure that the Committee is a
diverse group of individuals with
representation from various geographic
locations, racial and ethnic minorities,
women, and persons with disabilities.
Individuals will be appointed to serve
as members of the Committee to
represent balanced viewpoints of the
scientific evidence, not to represent the
viewpoints of any specific group.
Members of the 2015 DGAC will be
classified as special Government
employees (SGEs) during their term of
appointment on the Committee, and as
such are subject to the ethical standards
of conduct for federal employees. Upon
entering the position and annually
throughout the term of appointment,
members of the 2015 DGAC will be
required to complete and submit a
report of their financial holdings.
Dated: October 22, 2012.
Howard K. Koh,
Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
Dated: October 16, 2012.
Kevin W. Concannon,
Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and
Consumer Services, U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
Dated: October 16, 2012.
Catherine E. Woteki,
Chief Scientist and Under Secretary Research,
Education, and Economics, U.S. Department
of Agriculture.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Announcement of Intent To Establish the 2015 Dietary Guidelines
Advisory Committee and Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to
the Committee Membership
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Health; and U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services and Research, Education and
Economics.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working
jointly with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the
2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). It is planned for
the Committee to be established in the beginning of calendar year 2013.
This notice also will serve to announce that an invitation is being
extended for nominations of individuals who are interested in being
considered for appointment to the Committee.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted no later than close of business
November 26, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Nominations may be submitted by email to
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DG2015Nominations@hhs.gov. This address can be accessed through the
Internet at the following Web site address: www.dietaryguidelines.gov.
Nominations also may be sent to: Richard D. Olson, M.D., M.P.H.,
Prevention Science Lead and Designated Federal Officer, 2015 DGAC;
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, OASH; U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services; 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite
LL100 Tower Building; Rockville, MD 20852; Telephone: (240) 453-8280;
Fax: (240) 453-8281.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer, 2015 DGAC,
Richard D. Olson and/or HHS Co-Executive Secretary, 2015 DGAC: Kellie
(O'Connell) Casavale, Ph.D., RD; Office of Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion, OASH/DHHS; 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite LL100 Tower
Building; Rockville, MD 20852: Telephone (240) 453-8280; Fax: (240)
453-8281. Lead USDA Co-Executive Secretary, Colette I. Rihane, M.S.,
R.D., Director, Nutrition Guidance and Analysis Division, Center for
Nutrition Policy and Promotion; U.S. Department of Agriculture; 3101
Park Center Drive, Room 1034; Alexandria, VA 22302; Telephone: (703)
305-7600; Fax: (703) 305-3300. USDA Co-Executive Secretary, Shanthy A.
Bowman, Ph.D.; Nutritionist, Food Surveys Research Group, Beltsville
Human Nutrition Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA;
10300 Baltimore Avenue, BARC-West Bldg 005, Room 125; Beltsville, MD
20705-2350; Telephone: 301-504-0619. Additional information about the
2015 DGAC is available on the Internet at www.dietaryguidelines.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority and Purpose: Under Section 301 of
the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990, the
Secretaries of HHS and USDA are required to publish the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines) at
least every five years. The Guidelines were first published by HHS and
USDA in 1980, with revisions in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010.
The Guidelines contain nutrition and dietary information for the
general public. Because of its focus on health promotion and risk
reduction, the Guidelines form a basis for federal food and nutrition
policy and education activities. The information and key
recommendations of the Guidelines are based on the preponderance of
scientific and medical knowledge which is current at the time.
Beginning with the 1985 edition, the Secretaries of HHS and USDA
have established a DGAC to provide advice and make recommendations
regarding the Guidelines, based on a thorough evaluation of recent
scientific and applied literature. The DGAC is composed of experts in
nutrition and health. The Committee is established as a federal
advisory committee and is governed by the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C.,
App.). Formation of the 2015 DGAC is necessary and in the public
interest.
The Committee is expected to begin meeting during the Spring/Summer
of 2013; the Committee will meet, at a minimum, four times during the
course of its operation. Pursuant to the FACA, all Committee meetings
will be open to the public. The 2015 DGAC will be established to
accomplish a single time-limited task. The Committee will develop a
report of its recommendations that will be presented to the Secretaries
of HHS and USDA. Upon delivery of its report to the Secretaries, the
activities of the 2015 DGAC will be terminated.
For those who are interested in reviewing the 2010 edition of the
DGAC report, it is available at www.dietaryguidelines.gov. A limited
number of hard copies of the report are available upon request from HHS
and USDA.
Structure: It is proposed that the 2015 DGAC will consist of up to
17 members; one or more members will be selected to serve as the Chair,
Vice Chair, and/or Co-Chairs. Prospective members of the DGAC should be
knowledgeable of current scientific research in human nutrition and
chronic disease and be respected and published experts in their fields.
The prospective members also should be familiar with the purpose,
communication, and application of the Guidelines and have demonstrated
interest in the public's health and well-being through research and/or
educational endeavors. Expertise will be sought in specific specialty
areas that may include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular disease;
type 2 diabetes, overweight and obesity; osteoporosis; cancer;
pediatrics; gerontology; maternal/gestational nutrition; epidemiology;
general medicine; energy balance, which includes physical activity;
nutrient bioavailability; nutrition biochemistry and physiology; food
processing science, safety and technology; public health; nutrition
education and behavior change; and/or nutrition-related systematic
review methodology.
Nominations: Nominations, including self nominations, of
individuals who have the above mentioned expertise and knowledge will
be considered for appointment as members of the Committee. A nomination
should include, at a minimum, the following for each nominee: (1) A
letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of
the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes
which qualify the nominee to be considered for appointment as a member
of the 2015 DGAC), and a statement from the nominee that he/she would
be willing to serve as a member of the Committee, if selected; (2) the
nominator's name, address, and daytime telephone number, and the
address, telephone number, and email address of the individual being
nominated; and (3) a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae or
resume, which should be limited to no more than 10 pages.
Equal opportunity practices regarding membership appointments to
the 2015 DGAC will be aligned with HHS and USDA policies. Every effort
will be made to ensure that the Committee is a diverse group of
individuals with representation from various geographic locations,
racial and ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Individuals will be appointed to serve as members of the Committee
to represent balanced viewpoints of the scientific evidence, not to
represent the viewpoints of any specific group. Members of the 2015
DGAC will be classified as special Government employees (SGEs) during
their term of appointment on the Committee, and as such are subject to
the ethical standards of conduct for federal employees. Upon entering
the position and annually throughout the term of appointment, members
of the 2015 DGAC will be required to complete and submit a report of
their financial holdings.
Dated: October 22, 2012.
Howard K. Koh,
Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
Dated: October 16, 2012.
Kevin W. Concannon,
Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
Dated: October 16, 2012.
Catherine E. Woteki,
Chief Scientist and Under Secretary Research, Education, and Economics,
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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