Research, extension and higher education in human nutrition
By: The Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences. --
Publisher: The Council, USDA
Published: 1980
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 120
Subjects: Nutrition; Research; Study and teaching
Description: Abstract: The Committee on Human Nutrition of the Joint Council of Food and Agriculture addressed 3 aspects of research, extension, and higher education programs: an inventory of work underway; identification of program gaps; and specification of coordination needs. FY 1978 work inventory was based on 386 human nutrition-related projects having available expenditure data; FY 1979 Federal funding for Extension included a work equivalent of almost 5400 workyears; and about 40 students per year received a Ph. D. in  nutrition and food science between 1971-75. Identified gaps include: nutrition effects on mental and physical      development; methodology in every area of nutrition      research; use of mass media; and nutrition programs for     low-income urban families. Recommendations to the Joint     Council included: data base development for planning      coordinated nutrition research, extension, and education    programs; provide adequate attention to long-term human     nutrition program needs; request actions to secure funds forstrengthening university research and training; and         designate the USDA Human Nutrition Center as the focus for  nutrtion information and education program coordination. (wz
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