(1) in conducting the Department of Agriculture’s continuing survey of food intakes of individuals and any nationwide food consumption survey, include a sample that is representative of low-income individuals and, to the extent practicable, the collection of information on food purchases and other household expenditures by such individuals;
(2) to the extent practicable, continue to maintain the nutrient data base established by the Department of Agriculture; and
(3) encourage research by public and private entities relating to effective standards, methodologies, and technologies for accurate assessment of the nutritional and dietary status of individuals.
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CHAPTER 64— AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING
SUBCHAPTER IV— NATIONAL FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAM
§ 3171. Congressional findings and declaration of policy
§ 3172. Duties of Secretary of Agriculture
§ 3173. Research by Department of Agriculture
§§ 3174, 3174a. Repealed. , §§ 7108, 7109, ,
§ 3175. Nutrition education program
§ 3175a. Nutrition and consumer education; Congressional findings
§ 3175b. Expansion of effective food, nutrition, and consumer education services
§ 3175c. Program of food, nutrition, and consumer education by State cooperative extension services
§ 3175e. Authorization of appropriations
§ 3178. Nutritional status monitoring
§ 3179. Research on strategies to promote the selection and consumption of healthy foods