7 USC 3172 - Duties of Secretary of Agriculture

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 21, 2024

§ 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.)

cite as: 7 USC 3172