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The North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI North America) is a public, non-profit scientific foundation that advances the understanding and application of science related to the nutritional quality and safety of the food supply.

The organization carries out its mission by sponsoring research programs, professional and educational programs and workshops, seminars, and publications, as well as providing a neutral forum for government, academic, and industry scientists to discuss and resolve scientific issues of common concern for the well-being of the general public. ILSI North America's programs are supported primarily by its industry membership. For additional information, please click here.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Webinar on Food Value Analysis Database
The ILSI North America Project Committee on Food Value Decisions is pleased to announce a webinar on the Food Value Analysis Database, to be held June 19, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST. For more information, click here.

Request for Proposals: Systematic Review of Low Calorie Sweeteners (LCS) and Body Weight
The Committee on Low-Calorie Sweeteners is currently requesting proposals for a systematic review of the existing evidence on the relationship between intake of LCS and body weight. The request for proposal can be found here. Proposals must be received before 08 July 2013.

Request for Proposals: Development of a Comprehensive Fiber Database and Evidence Map
The Technical Committee on Carbohydrates is currently requesting proposals for the development of a comprehensive database of fibers and health benefits as well as summary tables and evidence maps of the database findings. The request for proposal can be found here, and examples of how the data may be presented can be found here. Proposals are due on July 8, 2013.

Seeking Public Comment and Stakeholders for New Sugars Project
The Technical Committee on Carbohydrates is initiating a project on Sugars and Health Outcomes to be conducted by Tufts University. The goal is to better understand the metabolic and physiological effects, and possible health outcomes, resulting from sugar intake, through evaluation of the current state of evidence and development of a Future Research Needs (FRN) report for study designs and considerations aimed at researchers and funding organizations. This process is based on the current Agency for Healthcare Research Quality’s FRN process. We will also build an open evidence-map database of the science of sugar intake and health outcomes through a systematic, transparent and reproducible process. As part of this open process, we encourage public comments on the proposal, found here. Additionally, the FRN process involves a balanced and diverse stakeholder panel to prioritize the top tiered FRN topics. If you are interested in being considered as a stakeholder for this process, please let us know.

Please email Courtney Gaine (cgaine@ilsi.org) with your comments by June 3, 2013, and if you are interested in being considered as a stakeholder by May 28, 2013.

New Web-Based Application on Food Value Analysis

The Project Committee on Food Value Decisions is pleased to announce the unveiling of a web-based application on food value analysis. The unveiling will take place during a presentation at the National Nutrient Databank Conference and a poster session at Experimental Biology. The tool is designed for use by nutrition educators as they assist consumers in selecting foods to increase adherence with dietary recommendations. You can view the proof-of-concept tool at www.foodvalueanalysis.org To learn more about the project committee click here.

Please find the ILSI North America 2012 Annual Report here.

To access presentations from the 2013 Annual Meeting, please click here.

2014 Future Leader Call for Nominations
Nominations Information
Applications are due 21 June 2013

3rd World Conference on Research Integrity Montreal, Canada, May 5-8 2013
“Principles for Building Public-Private Partnerships to Benefit Food Safety, Nutrition and Health Research'

ANNUAL MEETING

Thank you for joining us at the 2012 ILSI North America Annual Meeting! The presentations from this event are located here.

EVENTS

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Webinar on Food Value Analysis Database

Online 6/19/2013 - 6/19/2013

The ILSI North America Project Committee on Food Value Decisions is pleased to announce a webinar on the Food Value Analysis Database, to be held June 19, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST.

2013 Food, Nutrition & Safety Program and Mid-Year Meeting

Washington, DC 7/10/2013 - 7/10/2013

Join us for the mid-year meeting of the ILSI North America Food, Nutrition and Safety Program (FNSP) in Washington, DC. The FNSP mid-year meeting combines presentations on topics of current interest with reports on the progress within the organization's programs.

International Congress of Nutrition: Energy Balance and Active Living

Granada, Spain 9/17/2013 - 9/17/2013

ILSI North America International Congress of Nutrition: Energy Balance and Active Lifestyle

PUBLICATIONS

Dietary Intake Data Collection: Challenges and Limitations

Journal Article 2012

This article by Ann C. Grandjean is part of a 2012 supplement published in Nutrition Reviews, which follows up the Second International ILSI North America Conference on Hydration and Health, held November 15–16, 2011. The conference reviewed the available science on hydration and related health issues, while also providing a scientific discussion of the compilation of data on fluid intake as it relates to health, well-being, disease, and human performance.

Do Dietary Supplements Improve Micronutrient Sufficiency

Journal Article 2012

The objective of this paper was to examine if children use supplements to fill gaps in nutritionally inadequate diets or whether supplements contribute to already adequate or excessive micronutrient intakes from foods.

Do Dietary Supplements Improve Micronutrient Sufficiency in Children and Adolescents?

Journal Article 2012

To examine if children use supplements to fill gaps in nutritionally inadequate diets or whether supplements contribute to already adequate or excessive micronutrient intakes from foods.

Early Markers of Adult Obesity: A Review

Journal Article 2012

The purpose of this review was to evaluate factors in early childhood that are the most significant predictors of the development of obesity in adulthood.

Effect of Dietary Linoleic Acid on Markers of Inflammation in Healthy Persons: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Book 2012

The majority of evidence suggests that n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic acid (LA), reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease as reflected by current dietary recommendations.

Energy Balance and Its Components: Implications for Body Weight

Journal Article 2012

The Committee on Energy Balance and Active Lifestyle organized a consensus-style conference to assess the state of the science on understanding energy balance and the development of parameters to help individuals understand and achieve energy balance.

Ensuring Scientific Integrity: Guidelines for Managing Conflicts

Other 2012

A considerable and growing body of literature has evolved in recent times on the subject of conflicts of interest and their potential influence on the scientific record and the integrity of scientific research. It is hoped that this paper will define and clarify the highly complex issues involved in questions of conflict and scientific bias, particularly with regard to that portion of research funding originating with the food industry.

Examination of Vitamin Intakes among U.S. Adults by Dietary Supplements

Journal Article 2012

The purpose of this analysis was to examine vitamin intakes from foods by supplement use and how dietary supplements contribute to meeting or exceeding the Dietary Reference Intakes for selected vitamins using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Fluid Intake of Adults in Four Chinese Cities

Journal Article 2012

This article by Ma et al. is part of a 2012 supplement published in Nutrition Reviews, which follows up the Second International ILSI North America Conference on Hydration and Health, held November 15–16, 2011. The conference reviewed the available science on hydration and related health issues, while also providing a scientific discussion of the compilation of data on fluid intake as it relates to health, well-being, disease, and human performance.

Global Patterns of Water Intake: How Intake Data Affect Recommendations

Journal Article 2012

This article by Susan M. Shirreffs is part of a 2012 supplement published in Nutrition Reviews, which follows up the Second International ILSI North America Conference on Hydration and Health, held November 15–16, 2011. The conference reviewed the available science on hydration and related health issues, while also providing a scientific discussion of the compilation of data on fluid intake as it relates to health, well-being, disease, and human performance.

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