U.S. CODE

U.S. Code

§ 3174. Human nutrition intervention and health promotion research program

(a) Authority of Secretary

The Secretary may establish, and award grants for projects for, a multi-year research initiative on human nutrition intervention and health promotion.

(b) Emphasis of initiative

In administering human nutrition research projects under this section, the Secretary shall give specific emphasis to—

(1) coordinated longitudinal research assessments of nutritional status;

(2) the implementation of unified, innovative intervention strategies; and

(3) proposals that examine the efficacy of current agriculture policies in promoting the health and welfare of economically disadvantaged populations;

to identify and solve problems of nutritional inadequacy and contribute to the maintenance of health, well-being, performance, and productivity of individuals, thereby reducing the need of the individuals to use the health care system and social programs of the United States.

The Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service shall administer funds made available to carry out this section to ensure a coordinated approach to health and nutrition research efforts.

(d) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2012.

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