| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T929 |
0-47 |
Sentence |
denotes |
New US Task Force on Federal Nutrition Research |
| T930 |
48-425 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A new US Task Force on Federal Nutrition Research would be charged with improving coordination and integration of federal nutrition research—for example, modeled after other timely US task forces such as on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (305); on Veteran Wellness, Empowerment, and Suicide Prevention (306); or on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis (307). |
| T931 |
426-625 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As an example, in 2013, CDC, G7, and WHO each released reports or statements on the importance of dedicated prevention and infection-control efforts for antibiotic-resistant bacteria (305, 308, 309). |
| T932 |
626-786 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In 2014, a Presidential Executive Order established combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a federal priority and created a new high-level task force (310). |
| T933 |
787-1018 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This Task Force for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria was co-chaired by the Secretaries of HHS, USDA, and DoD, with representatives from Departments of State, DoJ, VA, and DHS and the EPA, USAID, OMB, DPC, NSC, OSTP, and NSF. |
| T934 |
1019-1134 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Its functions included developing a 5-y National Action Plan and reporting to the President on the plan's progress. |
| T935 |
1135-1411 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In addition, a Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria composed of up to 30 members, appointed or designated by the co-chairs, was required to help advise the task force, culminating in a report to the President with recommended actions (311). |
| T936 |
1412-1694 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The resulting National Action Plan, put forward in 2015, continues to guide federal actions toward a coordinated response to this pressing public health issue, directing efforts, personnel, and funding of participating departments and agencies toward a common critical agenda (312). |
| T937 |
1695-1986 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Modeled on that successful task force, the leadership, members, and general functions of a Task Force on Federal Nutrition Research would develop and report to the President on a major new National Action Plan for accelerating and strengthening nutrition discoveries (Supplemental Figure 6). |
| T938 |
1987-2141 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Co-chairs could include HHS, USDA, and DoD (and perhaps VA) Secretaries, with additional broad representation from other diverse departments and agencies. |
| T939 |
2142-2352 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A complementary Presidential Advisory Council on Nutrition Research would include expert members appointed by the co-chairs to advise the task force and provide a report of recommended actions to the President. |
| T940 |
2353-2465 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This task force could also work well with ONDFN and/or the Associate Director of Nutrition Sciences in the OSTP. |
| T941 |
2467-2477 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Advantages |
| T942 |
2478-2669 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This is a tested, successful model on an area of science with some similarities, including multiple relevant federal departments and agencies and a need for international collaboration (313). |
| T943 |
2670-2838 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The Presidential Executive Order would appropriately elevate the prioritization of nutrition research, create a concrete action plan, and include reporting on progress. |
| T944 |
2839-2971 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The task force would benefit from cross-governmental cabinet-level leadership and include diverse relevant departments and agencies. |
| T945 |
2972-3073 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The high-level Advisory Council provides a formal mechanism to leverage external expertise and input. |
| T946 |
3074-3218 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These elements would together strengthen coordination and communication of existing important research efforts toward the highest impact agenda. |
| T947 |
3219-3353 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Task force activities and reporting would help inform and amplify research budgets directed to participating departments and agencies. |
| T948 |
3354-3397 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This approach does not require legislation. |
| T949 |
3399-3412 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Disadvantages |
| T950 |
3413-3542 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Despite its successes, no new funding was provided nor has emerged for the Task Force on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. |
| T951 |
3543-3625 |
Sentence |
denotes |
That task force also has not developed any coordinated budget initiatives to date. |
| T952 |
3626-3830 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A Presidential Executive Order remains in effect only until revoked, although it can endure across administrations (e.g., the Task Force for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria has remained in place). |
| T953 |
3831-3972 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A task force would likely have a defined scope over a set time period, and not provide sustained leadership and coordination into the future. |
| T954 |
3974-3986 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Path forward |
| T955 |
3987-4133 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The President can issue an Executive Order to establish nutrition research as a priority and create a US Task Force on Federal Nutrition Research. |
| T956 |
4134-4279 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The President can also direct the heads of OSTP, DPC, and NSC to revise ICHNR coordination structure to more closely follow the Task Force model. |
| T957 |
4280-4558 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Congress could also initiate such a task force by inquiring with the Executive Office of the President or with the relevant department and agency leadership about updating ICHNR or a potential new Presidential Executive Order or directive around nutrition research coordination. |
| T958 |
4559-4713 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Congress could also revise the charge, structure, and funding of ICHNR via legislation to create appropriate activities consistent with such a task force. |
