7-U.S.C.-3172

§3172 – Duties of Secretary of Agriculture

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Title 7 > Chapter 64 > Subchapter IV > Section 3172

Details

• Reference: Section 3172
• Legend: §3172 – Duties of Secretary of Agriculture
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

In order to carry out the policy of this subchapter, the Secretary shall develop and implement a national food and human nutrition research and extension program that shall include, but not be limited to—

(1) research on human nutritional requirements;

(2) research on the nutrient composition of foods and the effects of agricultural practices, handling, food processing, and cooking on the nutrients they contain;

(3) surveillance of the nutritional benefits provided to participants in the food programs administered by the Department of Agriculture;

(4) research on the factors affecting food preference and habits; and

(5) the development of techniques and equipment to assist consumers in the home or in institutions in selecting food that supplies a nutritionally adequate diet.

(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, §1422, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 999.)

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