developing brain in infants and children to protecting against memory loss, dementia, and depression later in life. (12) Effects of foods on allergies and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. (13) Optimal nutrition for military readiness. (14) Optimal nutrition for treatment of battlefield consequences, including bodily injuries, brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress. (15) Coordinated new science for translation into national dietary guidelines and policies, such as the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under section 301 of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5341 ). (16) And any other area of nutrition related research the Director determines is appropriate to reach the goals of the Institute. .