Scientific Publications

Position paper and statements as well as further scientific publications provide background information, evaluations and, where possible, recommendations for action based on comprehensive research and analyses of the scientific literature.

Scientific publications on Food-based Dietary Guidelines, Reference Values for Nutrient Intake and Evidence-based guidelines on the impact of macronutrients on health-related outcomes can be found on their respective websites.

Nutritional knowledge is subject to constant change as a result of new research findings. The publications of the DGE are carefully examined and correspond to the state of knowledge on the respective date of publication.

Sustainable diet

• The Planetary Health Diet in contrast to the food-based dietary guidelines of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). Breidenassel & Schäfer et al., Ernahrungs Umschau. 2021; 69(5): 56–72.e1–3
•  DGE position statement on a more sustainable diet. Ernahrungs Umschau. Renner & Arens-Azevêdo et al., 2021; 68(7): 144–54 

Vegan diet

• Update of the DGE position on vegan diet. Ernahrungs Umschau. Klug & Barbaresko et al., 2024; 71(7): 60–84
• Update to the position of the German Nutrition Society on vegan diets in population groups with special nutritional requirements. Richter et al., Ernahrungs Umschau. 2020; 5. Sonderheft: 64–72
• Vegan Diet - Position of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). Richter et al., Ernahrungs Umschau. 2016;63: 92–102. Erratum in: 2016;63: M262

Further topics

• Alcohol consumption in Germany, health and social consequences and derivation of recommendations for action – Position statement of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). Richter et al., Ernahrungs Umschau 2024; 71(10): 125-139
• Perspectives for nutrition research 2022. Tauer et al., Ernahrungs Umschau. 2022; 69(12): 184–9
• Quantitative recommendation on sugar intake in Germany. Ernahrungs Umschau. Ernst et al., 2019; 66: 26–34
• Letter to the editor -Associations of fats and carbohydrates with cardiovascular disease and mortality—PURE and simple? Lorkowski et al., Lancet 2018; 391: 1678–1679
• Salt intake in Germany, health consequences, and resulting recommendations for action. Strohm et al., Ernahrungs Umschau. 2016;63: 62–70
• Food energy density and body weight. A scientific statement from the DGE. Ernahrungs Umschau. Bechthold, 2014;61(1): 2–11
• Evaluation of vitamin supplies in Germany. Data on vitamin intake. Bechthold et al., 2012

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Personalized Nutrition

• Perspective: Data in personalized nutrition: Bridging biomedical, psycho-behavioral, and food environment approaches for population-wide impact. Linseisen et al., Adv Nutr, 2025.

• Machine learning and personalized nutrition: a promising liaison? Ferrario and Gedrich, Eur J Clin Nutr (2023)

• Perspective: A Conceptual Framework for Adaptive Personalized Nutrition Advice Systems (APNASs). Renner et al., Advances in Nutrition (2023)

• Gut Microbiome Analysis for Personalized Nutrition: The State of Science. Simon et al., Mol Nutr Food Res 67 (2022)

• Genetics and Epigenetics in Personalized Nutrition: Evidence, Expectations, and Experiences. Holzapfel et al., Mol Nutr Food Res 66 (2022)

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Ernährungs Umschau This scientific journal is the organ of the German Nutrition Society. Published monthly, it offers a source of various information and results derived from scientific studies for nutritional experts.

Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism The monthly journal is the English-language organ of the DGE. All DGE members can read the online edition for free.

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The German Nutrition Society publishes the DGE-standards for nutritional education, to avoid confusion and to standardize statements in the field of nutrition.