Harvesting science. Delivering answers.
Advancing scientific understanding of agri-food science and systems to strengthen America and the world
The Evidence Center was founded in 2022 with a mandate to advance scientific understanding of society’s most challenging and vital questions related to the agri-food system and its effects on human, environmental, and economic health. Federal agencies and other public health entities commission the Evidence Center to evaluate the state of the science to inform their policies, programs, and regulations.
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Whether you’re seeking a rigorous evidence review, exploring research collaboration, or looking to engage with our team through training or outreach, we invite you to reach out to us.
Meet the Evidence Center
Hear from our innovative leaders who share how we partner with agencies and organizations to deliver rigorous, transparent, and reproducible systematic reviews to drive real impact in agriculture, food, and nutrition policy and practice.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Forging paths within the agri-food system for multi-disciplinary evidence synthesis
Assessing Excess Adiposity in Children and Adolescents
A diagnostic test accuracy systematic review that evaluates the precision of BMI-for-age and sex as well as other tests, or their combinations, for identifying excess adiposity and classifying obesity severity in children and adolescents.
Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents
A systematic review examining the relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and obesity in children and adolescents.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Systematic reviews to assess relationships between participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and food insecurity, diet quality, and various diet-related health outcomes.
the Team
Our Director
Kellie Casavale, PhD, RDN
Visionary leadership to advance our mission
The Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center is a scientific institute within the Texas state agricultural experiment station, AgriLife Research. The Evidence Center receives base funding from the state of Texas and accepts funding for commissioned studies from local, state, federal, and international government bodies and other public health institutions. It does not accept research funding from industry or related entities, but is able to collaborate across sectors on public events that support engagement, education, and/or advancement of transparent, rigorous, and reproducible evidence synthesis research.
