2021 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 (2021) |
§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.) |
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
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 |
section 3172 |
2021 |
January 3, 2022 |
No |
standard |
91 Stat. 999 |
Public Law 95-113 |