Rockville, MD – December 10, 2024 –The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) applauds the release of the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). The Society is pleased to note that 19 of the 20 Committee members are ASN members, including the Chair, ASN President Sarah Booth, and Vice Chair, Angela Odoms-Young, a member of the ASN Board of Directors. The DGAC is an independent panel of nutrition science experts tasked to review the state of the evidence on nutrition-related topics and scientific questions identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Scientific Report of the 2025 DGAC provides the foundation of nutrition information that will address the best dietary patterns and habits to prevent chronic diseases, support overall health, and establish nutritional needs for people of all ages and life stages. The report reviews the current state of nutrition science, offering evidence-based advice used by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to help inform the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which serve as the foundation for federal nutrition initiatives, directly impacting the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans.
“ASN is proud of the significant contributions made by our members in the development of the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. ASN is committed to supporting their important work in reviewing and synthesizing the latest scientific evidence in nutrition,” said ASN Executive Officer, John E. Courtney, PhD. “There is no doubt that the DGAC’s efforts will play a key role in advancing evidence-based dietary guidance and policies.”
The evidence-base supporting the connection between health, wellbeing, and nutrition evolves constantly as new research is conducted, leading to updated knowledge and understanding summarized in the DGAC’s scientific report. ASN, as the premier organization advancing the science, education and practice of nutrition, helps to translate and disseminate nutrition research findings year-round for a healthier world through evidence-based nutrition. Follow ASN for DGAC report-related programming, including webinars and in-person sessions during ASN’s annual meeting, NUTRITION 2025, taking place in Orlando, FL, May 31-June 3.