National Nutrition Monitoring And Related Research Act Of 1987

Abstract: These hearings discuss legislation to establish a coordinated national nutrition monitoring and related research program, and a comprehensive plan for the assessment of the nutritional and dietary status of the U.S. population and the nutritional quality of the U.S. food supply. Testimony is received from several federal government officials, several doctors and researchers from medical schools, and several representatives from associations and organizations with an interest in nutrition and hunger issues.

Abstract: This hearing discusses legislation which would provide up-to-date, accurate, and useful information on what Amerians are eating and what health effects this diet produces. Testimony is received from two government officials (Dept. of Health and Human Services and Dept. of Agriculture), a representative from the National Cattlemen's Association, the American Heart Association, and the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors.

Abstract: This hearing presented testimony concerning legislation "to establish a coordinated national nutrition monitoring and related research program, and a comprehensive plan for the assessment of the nutritional and dieting status of the United States population and the nutritional quality of food consumed in the United States." Several government officials and representitives of private associations testified.

Descriptive overview of current nutritional monitoring activities. Summaries of major findings and recommendations of previous studies. Reviews act and planning activities by HHS and USDA, and evaluates statistical weighting issues of previous survey data (1987-88).

Abstract: These hearings discuss legislation to establish a coordinated national nutrition monitoring and related research program, and a comprehensive plan for the assessment of the nutritional and dietary status of the U.S. population and the nutritional quality of the U.S. food supply. Testimony is received from several federal government officials, several doctors and researchers from medical schools, and several representatives from associations and organizations with an interest in nutrition and hunger issues.

Abstract: This hearing presented testimony concerning legislation "to establish a coordinated national nutrition monitoring and related research program, and a comprehensive plan for the assessment of the nutritional and dieting status of the United States population and the nutritional quality of food consumed in the United States." Several government officials and representitives of private associations testified.