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Legislation science-based advice to Health and Human Services and USDA . Notably , the committee develops a scientific report that informs the updated editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans . The committee is tasked with reviewing the current body of nutrition science and developing a scientific report for HHS and USDA to consider as these governing bodies develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans , 2025-2030 . Having food science expertise on the committee is critical not only when addressing questions that include food processing but to ensure the recommendations are scalable . ■
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Anna Rosales , RD , is the Senior Director of Government Affairs and Nutrition at the Institute of Food Technologists ( IFT ) where she leads nutrition science initiatives and Codex engagement , as well as coordinates government affairs for IFT ’ s Science and Policy Initiatives team . Previously , Anna served as the Director of Nutrition and Science Communications for Barilla , one of the world ’ s leading Italian food companies . Prior to her work at Barilla , she was the corporate dietitian for Yakult , the Japanese probiotic company , where she educated health professionals and consumers on the benefits of probiotics . Anna developed her clinical expertise as a clinical dietitian at St . John ’ s Health Center in Santa Monica , CA , while she completed her dietetic internship with ARAMARK in New York City .
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