NU4001_Evaluation_Template1.docx

NU4001: Evaluation Template

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Complete PART 1, PART 2 and PART 3 below.

Enter your responses in the [square bracket text fields] provided.

PART 1 – Reviewing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Scientific research and evidence used to inform the CURRENT guideline/key recommendation*

* Note: You are finding scientific evidence to support a specific key recommendation within the guidelines.

[Description of the selected key recommendation within the guidelines and the reason for your choice]

Resource 1

[APA reference for the resource]
[Define the research type - e.g. observational research, epidemiological research, randomized controlled trial]
[Explain how the resource informs the selected guideline/key recommendation]

Resource 2

[APA reference for the resource]
[Define the research type - e.g. observational research, epidemiological research, randomized controlled trial]
[Explain how the resource informs the selected guideline/key recommendation]

Resource 3

[APA reference for the resource]
[Define the research type - e.g. observational research, epidemiological research, randomized controlled trial]
[Explain how the resource informs the selected guideline/key recommendation]

PART 2 – Recommendations for an Updated Guideline

RECENT scientific evidence used to inform an UPDATED guideline/key recommendation* * Note: You are finding and analyzing up to date scientific evidence to support a specific key recommendation within the guidelines.

Resource 1

[APA reference for the resource]
[Define the research type - e.g. observational research, epidemiological research, randomized controlled trial]
[Explain how the resource either strengthens or weakens the current guideline/key recommendation]

Resource 2

[APA reference for the resource]
[Define the research type - e.g. observational research, epidemiological research, randomized controlled trial]
[Explain how the resource either strengthens or weakens the current guideline/key recommendation]

Resource 3

[APA reference for the resource]
[Define the research type - e.g. observational research, epidemiological research, randomized controlled trial]
[Explain how the resource either strengthens or weakens the current guideline/key recommendation]

Consider:

· Common themes and/or differences found within the recent scientific evidence

· If the wording or intent of the selected guideline/key recommendation should be changed

[Insert your response here]

PART 3 – Application of the Guideline

Application of the guideline/key recommendation in a chosen setting

[Describe your chosen setting and the reason for your choice]

· Recommend three (3) ways to influence policy in your selected setting to help people meet the guideline/key recommendation.

· Propose educational opportunities that could help people in your selected setting understand the guideline/key recommendation.

[Insert your response here]