2016 US Code
Title 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
| 7 U.S.C. § 3172 (2016) |
| §3172. Duties of Secretary of Agriculture |
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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. |
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(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, §1422, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 999.) |
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 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. |
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| Title 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 |
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| 91 Stat. 999 |
| Public Law 95-113 |
