Kids SiteMap Information is a base unit in all forms of communication. Through communication, knowledge is fostered and wisdom is generated. Although the idea is based on the familiar idea of dietary guidelines, FBDGs depart from them in important ways. They address traditional foods and dishes and most importantly cuisine, making such guidelines more practical and user-friendly at the individual level. Assessing the health outcomes of adherence to a particular food pattern with a favorable health relationship is one way of evaluating the nutritional soundness of an envisaged DG approach.
Negative effects following changes in dietary patterns also indicate food patterns to be avoided.
Tracking health indices in populations in accordance with food intake has so far, been the most valuable evidence on which to base FBDGs. Enough evidence is available to justify its inclusion in the methodologies for development of FBDGs as a technique to reduce morbidity and mortality whilst awaiting further scientific studies on how it operates. Similarly, healthy modern, novel and functional foods will be addressed and promoted. Use of nutrient densities in establishing and evaluating FBDGs Using nutrient densities to evaluate dietary quality involves expressing existing RNI values provided by the diet. The conditions for this model are that if a diet provides for the energy needs of individuals it will also satisfy the RNIs for all essential nutrients.