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2012 U.S. Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 64 - AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING (§§ 3101 - 3363)
Subchapter IV - NATIONAL FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAM (§§ 3171 - 3179)
Section 3172 - Duties of Secretary of Agriculture

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 64 - AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING
SUBCHAPTER IV - NATIONAL FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAM
Sec. 3172 - Duties of Secretary of Agriculture
Containssection 3172
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 95-113, title XIV, §1422, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 999.
Statutes at Large Reference91 Stat. 999
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 95-113

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NATIONAL FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAM - 7 U.S.C. § 3172 (2012)
§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.

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

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