7 U.S.C. § 3172

Current through P.L. 118-64 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/24/2024), except for [P. L. 118-63]

Section 3172 - Duties of Secretary of Agriculture

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.

7 U.S.C. § 3172

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

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATESection effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95-113 set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.

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.
extension: The term "extension" means the informal education programs conducted in the States in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture.