Table 1.

Broad conclusions from the Gent, May 2013, symposium about transatlantic collaboration.

Standardize definitions and methodology in food intake assessment methodology Better describe the problems related to diversity such as socio-cultural, socio-economic, environment, genetic, lifestyles factors Disseminate knowledge of research findings (particularly to communities in which the studies occur) Conduct cross-cultural longitudinal, observational studies and sustainable interventions, including transatlantic research coordination and collaboration Design research projects to be multi-level, multi-disciplinary, and across sectors Increase public-private partnerships, especially with expanded expertise that comes from trust with industry involvement, and that will help policy makers jointly develop strategies for long-term solutions