Publications

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.

The DGE publishes guidelines, in which the influence of nutritional factors (such as fat or carbohydrates) on the risk of diseases is analysed. These guidelines are based on a systematic literature research. The results of the literature search are critically reviewed and the strength of evidence is evaluated according to the judgement scheme of the World Health Organisation. At the end the practical consequences for current dietary recommendations are described.

•  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

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.

•  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

•  The Planetary Health Diet in contrast to the food-based dietary guidelines of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) Ernährungs Umschau. 2021; 69(5):56–72.e1–3
•  DGE position statement on a more sustainable diet Ernährungs 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 ErnährungsUmschau (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 63 (2016): 62–70
•  Vegan Diet - Position of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) Ernahrungs Umschau 63 (2016): 92–102. Erratum in: 63 (2016): M262
•  Food energy density and body weight. A scientific statement from the DGE. Ernahrungs Umschau 61(1): 2–11
•  Evaluation of vitamin supplies in Germany. Data on vitamin intake. (2012)

Food-based dietary guidelines are an important instrument to support a health-promoting diet. In Germany the official food-based dietary guidelines are developed by the DGE. For the first time they are summarized in one brochure. Based on background information about the development of dietary guidelines, the 10 guidelines of the DGE for a wholesome diet the DGE Nutrition Circle and the Three-Dimensional DGE Food Pyramid are elucidated. The brochure is intended for nutrition experts and multipliers and provides suggestions for using the DGE Nutrition Circle, the Three-Dimensional DGE Food Pyramid and the 10 guidelines of the DGE in one’s work.

• 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 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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