Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board
 Workshop
"Development of DRIs, 1994-2004: Lessons Learned and New Challenges"

Washington, DC
September 18-20, 2007

Background
The Dietary Reference Intakes developed between 1994 and 2004 represented a new approach to nutrient reference standards. This workshop was an open public meeting and offered an opportunity to discuss the lessons learned from the DRI development process and to identify issues to be considered in enhancing the approach. The discussions were not intended to provide consensus recommendations on issues, but rather were focused on allowing a range of stakeholder input. 

 The workshop was jointly sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services, US Department of Agriculture, the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, and Health Canada.

Workshop Summary
The workshop summary report can be found at the National Academies Press. Slides used by the workshop presenters during the workshop, as well as audio clips from each presentation/discussion, can be accessed: Click here.

Related Document: Background Paper on DRI Framework
Following the DRI workshop, Health Canada (in collaboration with representatives of the US DRI Federal Steering Committee) funded a background paper intended to outline the general components known as well as the components to be explored regarding the development of DRIs. The paper, which draws heavily on the workshop discussions, can be accessed. Click here (pdf).
 

Workshop Information

Workshop Agenda
The workshop agenda and the roster for invited participants can be viewed: Click here.

Workshop Planning Committee
IOM convened a 7-member planning committee to assist with the development of the workshop.  Click here to view a listing of the workshop planning committee members.

Background Materials for the Workshop
The workshop planning committee identified background documents intended to provide helpful information for workshop participants as they prepared to take part in the workshop. Public comments on these materials were received through August 11, 2007 and were posted along with the background materials. Click here to view background materials and comments.

Information about Current DRI Values: Click here.