Methodology
The Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review (NESR) team uses rigorous and transparent methods to conduct food- and nutrition-related systematic reviews, rapid reviews, and evidence scans.
The Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review (NESR) team conducts food- and nutrition-related systematic reviews, rapid reviews, and evidence scans that answer important public health-related questions relevant to Federal policy and programs. Learn more About NESR.
NESR's methodology is described in our methodology manual, which can be downloaded at the link below.
Download: USDA Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review (NESR) Methodology Manual
Methodology
NESR uses a rigorous and protocol-driven methodology to conduct systematic reviews. View our infographic to learn more.
Roles and Responsibilities
NESR projects are completed in a collaborative manner. Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the NESR team, scientific expert groups, Federal Stakeholders, the Research Community, and the Public.
Advancing NESR Methodology
NESR works to ensure that our methodology remains state-of-the-art. Learn more about how we continuously advance our methodology.
Project-specific Methods
NESR’s methodology has been used in a number of systematic review projects. Learn more about how NESR’s methodology has been applied in our completed projects.