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Appendix A: Glossary
Pages 211-214

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... data integration -- In this report, this term refers to the process of combining the results of systematic reviews, food pattern modeling, descriptive data analysis, and any other types of evidence to develop the DGAC's conclusions on the totality of the body of evidence for the DGA. data interpretation -- In this report, this term refers to the subjective process of building on synthesis results to develop the DGAC's conclusions about a single study, multiple studies, or systematic reviews (e.g., interpretation of a risk of bias assessment for an individual study; interpretation of heterogeneity across multiple studies to decide whether to combine studies; interpretation of whether or not there is a strong relationship between diet and cardiovascular disease based on a systematic review)
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... food pattern modeling -- A type of sensitivity analysis used to incorporate various data inputs, constraints, goals, and assumptions to inform food patterns and resulting nutrient profiles, as well as to answer various questions regarding the effects of modifications to food patterns. guidelines -- Term used in the various editions of the DGA Policy Report to highlight overarching guidance.
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... The terms nutrients of concern and nutrients of public health concern were used interchangeably in this report. Nutrition Evidence Library -- A program housed in the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion that conducts systematic reviews to inform federal nutrition policy and programs.
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