A mail survey of women from pregnancy
through the first year of their child's life will be conducted to
describe and examine infant feeding practices and maternal dietary
intake in the United States and to evaluate a national
breastfeeding campaign. Information about consumer use of agency
products, including infant formula, breast pumps, and infant foods,
will be gathered. This study is modeled on the 1993-94 Infant
Feeding Practices Study. The total period of data collection will
be approximately two years.
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.