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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 (301) 504-6216 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 mechanism 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 (301) 504-6216 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 (301) 436-5090 2