Integration of epidemiologic and other types of data into dietary reference intake development.

摘要

This article discusses the use of epidemiologic and other types of data in dietary reference intake development, and offers an approach towards integration. Aspects considered include chronic disease end points and biomarkers. [Presented at a workshop entitled "Decision-making for recommendations and communication based on totality of food-related research" sponsored by the International Life Sciences Institute, held in Washington DC, USA, on Dec. 15, 2008.]