The National Dairy Council (NDC) appreciates the opportunity to submit responses regarding the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) zero draft of Policy Process on the Development of the Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition.
NDC, a non-profit organization founded by United States dairy farmers, is committed to research and education about dairy’s role in healthy dietary patterns and sustainable food systems. Established in 1915, NDC comprises a staff of registered dietitians, nutrition scientists, food safety researchers, environmental scientists, and communications experts across the US. NDC provides science-based dairy nutrition, food safety, and environmental research information in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier nation, including healthy professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, and industry.
The attached responses are offered regarding the zero draft and highlight three main topics of importance within food systems and nutrition:
- Dietary patterns containing nutrient-dense foods, from a variety of animal and plant sources, contribute value for health and sustainability
- Dietary and nutrient needs of populations will vary by region, culture, health priorities, preferences, etc., thus will not be met through a single dietary solution
- Science-based solutions and the involvement of multiple stakeholders are essential components for informing the policy-making process
Greg Miller