THE NHLBI GROWTH AND HEALTH STUDY IS A FIVE YEAR PROSPECTIVE INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS THAT MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT O OBESITY IN YOUNG FEMALES. A FEW ADDITIONS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE QUESTIONNAIRES BECAUSE THE GIRLS ARE NOW OLDER AND HAVE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT INTERESTS AND CONCEPTS THAN WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER. SOME ADDITIONS ARE FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES AND SOME FOR FOLLOW-UP.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.