Publications

Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are an important instrument to support a health-promoting diet. In Germany, the food-based dietary guidelines are developed by the DGE. The new FBDG for Germany was released in March 2024. For the first time, aspects of sustainability were already incorporated in the derivation of the FBDG. Until now, information are available only in german.

• A methodological framework for deriving the German food-based dietary guidelines 2024: Food groups, nutrient goals, and objective functions PlosONE 20(3) 0313347, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0313347
• Guide for the use of the DGE's food-based dietary guidelines in research German Nutrition Society 2024
• Poster-Abstract: Mathematical Optimization as a Tool To Derive Food-Based Dietary Guidelines: Implication of the Mathematical Form of the Objective Function on Dietary Changes, Schäfer et al.,  CurrDevelopNutr, 7 (2023), 881, Suppl 1
• Poster-Abstract: Deriving sustainable food-based dietary guidelines for Germany via multidimensional optimization: Insights to operationalise the diet-health dimension. Schäfer et al., CurrDevelopNutr, 5 (2021), 881, Suppl 2
• Integration of various dimensions in food-based dietary guidelines via mathematical approaches Report of a DGE/FENS Workshop in Bonn, Germany, 23-24 September 2019 BJN (2020) 1–18

The Reference Values for Nutrient Intake are the basis on which diets are planned to match nutritional requirements for food intake. In addition, they form the basis for food rules and regulations for the food industry and food monitoring. The majority of the revised reference values (e.g. energy) is published open access.

•  Revised D-A-CH reference values for the intake of biotin Eur J Nutr 2022
•  Revised D-A-CH-reference values for the intake of Vitamin B₆ Ann Nutr Metab 2020
•  Revised D-A-CH-reference values for the intake of zinc J Trace Elem Med Biol 2020; 61
•  Revised Reference Values for the Intake of Protein, Ann Nutr Metab 2019; 74: 242–250
•  The Revised D‐A‐CH‐Reference Values for the Intake of Vitamin B₁₂: Prevention of Deficiency and Beyond Mol Nutr Food Res 2019; 63
•  Revised reference values for the intake of sodium and chloride Ann Nutr Metab 2018; 72:12-17
•  Revised reference values for the intake of potassium Ann Nutr Metab 2017; 71:118–124
•  Revised reference values for the intake of thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), and niacin NFS Journal 2016; 3: 20-24
•  New reference values for energy intake Ann Nutr Metab 2015; 66: 219‒223
•  Revised reference values for selenium intake J Trace Elem Med Biol 2015; 32: 195–199
•  New reference values for vitamin C Intake Ann Nutr Metab 2015; 67: 13–20
•  Letter to the editor – In reference to critical evaluation of lowering the recommended dietary intake of folate Clin Nutr 2014; 33: 733–734
•  Revised D-A-CH intake recommendations for folate: how much is needed? Eur J Clin Nutr 2014; 68: 719–723
•  New reference values for calcium Ann Nutr Metab 2013; 63:186–192
•   Selected questions and answers on vitamin D Joint FAQs of BfR, DGE and MRI, 22 October 2012
•  New reference values for vitamin D Ann Nutr Metab 2012; 60: 241–246

The DGE publishes evidence-based guidelines that analyse the link between macronutrients and selected health-related outcomes in the general adult population. The guidelines are based on systematic literature searches. During the process, the results of systematic literature searches are critically reviewed and the overall certainty of evidence is evaluated according to predefined criteria. At the end the practical consequences for current dietary recommendations are described.

• Protein intake and cancer: an umbrella review of systematic reviews for the evidence-based guideline of the German Nutrition Society Eur J Nutr 61 (2024)
• Dietary protein and blood pressure: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and evaluation of the evidence Eur J Nutr (2024)
• Protein intake and body weight, fat mass and waist circumference: an umbrella review of systematic reviews for the evidence-based guideline on protein intake of the German Nutrition Society Eur J Nutr (2023)
• Protein intake and type 2 diabetes mellitus: an umbrella review of systematic reviews for the evidence-based guideline for protein intake of the German Nutrition Society Eur J Nutr (2023)
• Protein intake and risk of urolithiasis and kidney diseases: an umbrella review of systematic reviews for the evidence-based guideline of the German Nutrition Society Eur J Nutr 62 (2023): 1957–1975
• Protein intake and bone health: an umbrella review of systematic reviews for the evidence-based guideline of the German Nutrition Society Osteoporosis Int 34 (2023): 1335–1353
• Dietary protein intake and health-related outcomes: a methodological protocol for the evidence evaluation and the outline of an evidence to decision framework underlying the evidence-based guideline of the German Nutrition Society Eur J Nutr 61 (2022): 2091–2101

•  Fish intake and prevention of selected nutrition-related diseases Ernahrungs Umschau 63 (2016): 148–154

•  Fat intake and prevention of selected nutrition-related diseases Ann Nutr Metab 67 (2015): 104-109
•  Evidence-based guideline of the German Nutrition Society: Fat intake and prevention of selected nutrition-related diseases Ann Nutr Metab (2015); 67: 141–204
•  Evidence-based guideline of the German Nutrition Society: Carbohydrate intake and prevention of nutrition-related diseases Ann Nutr Metab (2012); 60 (suppl 1): 1–58

• Update of the DGE position on vegan diet. Ernahrungs Umschau. 2024; 71(7): 60–84
• Perspectives for nutrition research 2022. Ernahrungs Umschau. 2022; 69(12): 184–9
• The Planetary Health Diet in contrast to the food-based dietary guidelines of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). Ernahrungs Umschau. 2021; 69(5): 56–72.e1–3
•  DGE position statement on a more sustainable diet. Ernahrungs Umschau. 2021; 68(7): 144–54
•  Update to the position of the German Nutrition Society on vegan diets in population groups with special nutritional requirements. Ernahrungs Umschau. 2020; 5. Sonderheft: 64–72
•  Quantitative recommendation on sugar intake in Germany. Ernahrungs Umschau. 2019; 66: 26–34
•  Letter to the editor -Associations of fats and carbohydrates with cardiovascular disease and mortality—PURE and simple? Lancet 2018; 391: 1678–1679
•  Salt intake in Germany, health consequences, and resulting recommendations for action. Ernahrungs Umschau. 2016;63: 62–70
•  Vegan Diet - Position of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). Ernahrungs Umschau. 2016;63: 92–102. Erratum in: 2016;63: M262
•  Food energy density and body weight. A scientific statement from the DGE. Ernahrungs Umschau. 2014;61(1): 2–11
•  Evaluation of vitamin supplies in Germany. Data on vitamin intake. 2012

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

• Perspective: A Conceptual Framework for Adaptive Personalized Nutrition Advice Systems (APNASs) Advances in Nutrition (2023)

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

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

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

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.

Leaflets, booklets, books, electronic media for nutritional experts and consumers are available. The science based newsletter “DGEwissen” informs those active in nutrition counselling. The press releases offer well-founded news and background information to journalists.

Details concerning these publications and various other media can be found on the homepage: www.dge-medienservice.de

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