European micronutrient recommendations aligned: a general framework developed by EURRECA

Abstract

The General Framework can serve as a basis for a systematic and transparent approach to the development and review of micronutrient requirements in Europe, as well as the decision making of scientific advisory bodies, policy makers and stakeholders involved in this process of assessing, developing and translating these recommendations into public health nutrition policy.

Association between vitamin B12intake and EURRECA's prioritized biomarkers of vitamin B12in young populations: a systematic review

“…This implies that both preventing deficiencies as well as reducing the risk of developing other chronic disorders have to be taken into account (13,14) .…”

Vitamins and minerals: issues associated with too low and too high population intakes

“…This issue highlighted the need for consensus of European micronutrient recommendations. The EURRECA project has proposed a general framework to align the process of establishing micronutrient requirements in Europe (8). …”

EURRECA—Evidence-Based Methodology for Deriving Micronutrient Recommendations

“…Reasons for updating reference values vary from statutory obligations, discrepancies with other countries' recommendations, health status or disease incidence through to the emergence of new science or lobbying from those within or outside the scientific advisory boards of the nutrient recommendation setting bodies (Dhonukshe-Rutten et al, 2010a). Reviewing and evidencebased updating of micronutrient recommendations is, however, costly both in time and money.…”

“…In Europe, micronutrient recommendations established by national and international committees of experts are used by public health-policy decision makers to monitor and assess the adequacy of the diets of population groups (Dhonukshe-Rutten et al, 2010a). There is no standardised approach for deriving recommended intake levels of micronutrients in Europe Blanquer et al, 2009;Prentice et al, 2004).…”

“…In 2007 the EC-funded Network of Excellence, European Recommendations Aligned (EURRECA) was established as a direct result of the socio-political climate in Europe and tasked with identifying the means by which to align micronutrient recommendations. Alignment includes the scientific content (objectivity, transparency, common basis), the processes to collate and summarise evidence, and the application of results by regional, national and international stakeholders who evaluate their policy options and implement the chosen applications (Dhonukshe-Rutten et al, 2010a).…”