Andrew Binovi, MPP

Learn why and how to get more involved as health professionals in the policy process to be sure that science is winning over politics.

State and federal policy, including changes to the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans, school meal standards, and other food policies, can have large implications for public health and improved nutrition. Learn how physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other health professionals can get more involved in the policy process to be sure that science is at the forefront.

This presentation provides an overview of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and examines the conflict between science and politics that prevents necessary improvements to ensure the DGA are providing healthy recommendations for all Americans.