THIS SURVEY IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES
OF NATIONAL FOOD CONSUMPTION SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY AGRICULTURE SINCE
THE MID-1980S TO MEASURE LEVELS AND CHANGES IN THE U.S. DIETS OVER
TIME, UNDER THE NATIONAL NUTRITION AND RELATED RESEARCH PROGRAM.
TWO DAYS OF FOOD INTAKE INFORMATION WIL BE COLLECTED FROM
INDIVIDUALS IN 50 STATES.
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.