Public Consultation on 2025 Methodological Framework for the Review of Nutrient Reference Values

Overview

Overview

NHMRC is inviting feedback on the 2025 Methodological Framework for the Review of Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand.

Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) are a set of recommendations that estimate the nutritional requirements of population groups and/or individuals, based on the available scientific evidence. NRVs detail the recommended amounts of macronutrients and micronutrients required for different ages and sexes to maintain nutritional adequacy and avoid toxicity and chronic disease. They are also used by a broad range of stakeholders for dietary modelling and/or food labelling and food formulation. 

In 2015, the Australian Government Department of Health and the New Zealand Ministry of Health developed a methodological framework to underpin future reviews of priority NRVs. The 2015 methodological framework was piloted on a review of select fluoride and sodium NRVs, culminating in revised NRV recommendations for fluoride in November 2016, and sodium in July 2017.  

The 2025 framework updates the 2015 methodological framework and includes developments in evidence review methods, international approaches to NRV development, and lessons learnt from NHMRC’s ongoing NRV reviews.

How can I make a submission?

Submissions should be made via the online form (click 'Share your views' below).

The form invites responses on questions covering a range of topics and provides space for additional comments. This is an opportunity to provide any additional feedback not covered in the consultation questions.  

The closing date for submissions is 11 December 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Other NHMRC public consultations

NHMRC's updated Iodine Nutrient Reference Values are currently out for public consultation.