Directory of USDA human nutrition activities

42 Pages·1992·1.6 MB·English

by  Policy and Coordination Council (U.S.). Subcommittee for Human Nutrition

Historic, Archive Document
Do not assume content reflects current
scientific knowledge, policies, or practices.
i

USDA
Directory of
(^De"i>1^^r^^
I Agriculture Mumaii N_^ut_rit_ ion
ProgramAid 1485
JH H B M

This directorywas prepared by the Subcommittee for Human
Nutrition, Committee ofResearch and Education ofthe
Secretary ofAgriculture's Policy and Coordination Council.
Contact: JacquelineDupont, Chairperson [phone]
The U.S. Department ofAgriculture offers its programs to all
eligible persons regardless ofrace, color, age, handicap, sex,
or national origin, and is an equal opportunity employer.
IssuedJuly 1992

Contents
1 USDA Human Nutrition Activities
4 Human Nutrition Research
4 Agricultural Research Service
7 Cooperative State Research Service
9 Economic Research Service
11 Food and Nutrition Service
12 Human Nutrition Information Service
16 Information and Education
16 Extension Service
16 Food and Nutrition Service
17 Human Nutrition Information Service
18 NationalAgricultural Library
20 Pood Assistance Programs
20 Food and Nutrition Service
28 Pood Inspection, Marketing, and Procurement
28 Agricultural Marketing Service
29 Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
29 Food Safety and Inspection Service

USDA Human
Nutrition Activities
An important mission ofthe U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is to ensure that a sufficient,
wholesome, and nutritious supply offood is
available to allAmericans at reasonable prices
and to provide information bywhich all persons
can select a healthful diet. Another USDA mission is to
contribute to food and agricultural progress throughout the
world. To accomplish these missions, USDA conducts a wide
range ofresearch, education, information, regulatory, and
food assistance activities. These activities are distributed
throughout several agencies within USDA and are coordi-
nated through the Department's Subcommittee for Human
Nutrition ofthe Research and Education Committee ofthe
Secretary's Policy and Coordination Council. The Assistant
Secretaries for the agencies conducting these activities are:
Assistant Secretary
Food and Consumer Services
240-E Suite, Administration Building
Assistant Secretary
Science and Education
217-W, Administration Building
Assistant Secretary
Marketing and Inspection Services
228-W, Administration Building
Assistant Secretary
Office ofEconomics
227-E, Administration Building
Under Secretary
International Affairs and Commodity Programs
205-E, Administration Building
1
Subcommitteefor Human Nutrition
The Subcommittee for Human Nutrition ofthe Department's
Research and Education Committee meets monthly. All
USDAagencies with human nutrition activities are repre-
sented on the subcommittee. In addition, liaison members
from the Department ofHealth and Human Services, National
Institutes ofHealth, Food and DrugAdministration, and
industry are invited to attend meetings. It serves as the
primary mechanism for coordination ofhuman nutrition
activities in USDA. The subcommittee provides the mecha-
nism for regular information exchange and planning on
human nutrition policy issues and serves as the vehicle for
the implementation ofcooperative program activities.
Contact:JacquelineDupont, Chairperson [phone]
Dietary Guidance Worl(ing Group
The Dietciry GuidanceWorking Group, formed under the
Subcommittee for Human Nutrition in 1986, continues to
review all publications, including prospectuses and publica-
tion drafts, presenting dietary guidaince information. The
review process is thorough and timely for ensuring that
guidance conforms to the Dietary Guidelines and is consis-
tent and supportive across USDAagencies and the Federal
Government. The group, composed ofrepresentatives from
nine USDA agencies and a DHHS liaison, also serves as a
means ofcommunication among nutrition education special-
ists in the USDA agencies that provide guidance to their
respective clientele.
Contact: Susan Welsh, Chairperson [phone]
2