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<p>The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) is a committee of the Office
for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and provides independent scientific
advice to ministers, as well as risk assessments on nutrition and related health issues.
The SACN undertakes robust consideration of the evidence for its risk assessments,
before providing dietary recommendations.</p><p>Ministers are informed of the SACN’s
publications and risk assessments on the same basis as official statistics. Following
publication, ministers consider the recommendations and policy options for implementation,
including for application across the United Kingdom, and involvement of the devolved
administrations where appropriate.</p><p>To date, all of the SACN’s dietary recommendations
have been accepted by the Government. However, on occasion, recommendations have been
adapted for implementation. For example, in 2016 the SACN recommended a reference
nutrient intake for vitamin D of 10 micrograms per day for the general population,
for the whole year. However, the Government advises that the general population only
takes a daily 10 microgram supplement during the winter months, to take account of
the contribution from the sun during the summer months.</p>
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