7 U.S.C. § 3178a

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 3178a - Nutrition monitoring

The Secretary of Agriculture shall-

(1) in conducting the Department of Agriculture's continuing survey of food intakes of individuals and any nationwide food consumption survey, include a sample that is representative of low-income individuals and, to the extent practicable, the collection of information on food purchases and other household expenditures by such individuals;

(2) to the extent practicable, continue to maintain the nutrient data base established by the Department of Agriculture; and

(3) encourage research by public and private entities relating to effective standards, methodologies, and technologies for accurate assessment of the nutritional and dietary status of individuals.

7 U.S.C. § 3178a

Pub. L. 99-198, title XV, §1589, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1597.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection was enacted as part of the Food Security Act of 1985, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.

Department of Agriculture: The term "Department of Agriculture" means the United States Department of Agriculture.
Secretary: The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.
agricultural research: The term "agricultural research" means research in the food and agricultural sciences.
extension: The term "extension" means the informal education programs conducted in the States in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture.