Progress Made in Federal Human Nutrition Research Planning and Coordination; Some Improvements Needed

Abstract

The Government has no overall Federal nutrition plan that identifies specific goals with unified and coordinated strategies. However, the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, along with the Office of Science and Technology Policy, have set the groundwork for a coordinated planning system. Nine Federal departments and agencies, covering diverse areas such as nutrition research, food regulations, education, and information, have been working together to facilitate communication and effective and efficient use of resources. This report provides an overview of the progress made to coordinate Federal nutrition research efforts and identifies some areas needing improvement.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 21, 1982
Accession Number
AD1118763

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