Haw. Rev. Stat. § 321-81

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 321-81 - Nutrition

The department of health shall be empowered to:

(1) Conduct staff education in nutrition for the personnel of the department;

(2) Cooperate in training staffs of schools, welfare agencies, and other persons who deal with problems involving food and nutrition;

(3) Cooperate in the solution of nutrition problems of other agencies, such as schools, boarding homes, and institutions;

(4) Stimulate interest in good nutrition and improved food practices in the State through talks, literature, radio, newspapers, movies, and exhibits;

(5) Evaluate, prepare, and distribute nutrition education materials;

(6) Give direct service on personal nutrition problems to members of the public through individual consultation, group conferences, and correspondence;

(7) Assist organizations in coordinating and planning nutrition education programs;

(8) Conduct research in food habits and nutritional status;

(9) Conduct such other activities in the field of nutrition as the director of health may direct.

HRS § 321-81

L 1951, c 34, §1; RL 1955, § 46-71; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §19; HRS § 321-81