; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (8) Evidence based review (A) Definition For purposes of this section, the term evidence-based review means a process under which— (i) the totality of the scientific evidence relevant to a question of interest is collected, analyzed, and evaluated; (ii) scientific studies, conclusions, and recommendations are rated, adhering strictly to standardized, generally accepted evidence-based review methods; and (iii) external peer review is conducted by non-government experts with recognized expertise in quality of evidence evaluation. (B) Strength of evidence Each guideline contained in a report published pursuant to this subsection shall be assigned a rating by the Secretaries for the strength of evidence used, including to the extent by which the guideline will improve the Healthy Eating Index. (C) Transparency (i) Disclosure Any individual appointed to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to review the science for the guidelines, or appointed to the Independent Advisory Board under paragraph (4), must provide full disclosure of all financial and nonfinancial conflicts of interest relevant to such review, using the Office of Government Ethics Form 450 (or successor form). (ii) Publication Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 30 days after the date on which a Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is established, the Secretaries shall make publicly available— (I) the disclosures required under clause (i), categorized by the name of the individual