On July 15, 2010, CRN submitted written comments on the Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. In addition, CRN presented oral testimony at the July 8 public meeting responding to this report. Download documents, below:

• CRN Written Comments (filed by Andrew Shao, Ph.D.)
• CRN Addendum (summary of The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements paper compiled by Annette Dickinson, Ph.D.)
• CRN Supplemental Written Comments (filed by Steve Mister)
• CRN Oral Testimony (presented by Andrew Shao, Ph.D.)

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 Committee (DGAC) should seriously consider the positive public health implications of recommending a simple, inexpensive multivitamin to fill essential nutrient gaps, CRN’s Andrew Shao urged during the public comment period of the second public DGAC meeting held Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C.  

• CRN Oral Testimony, January 2009 (presented by Andrew Shao, Ph.D.)