This information
collection request is approved as revised and supplemented by FDA
in the attached documents responding to OMB comments. OMB notes
that the sample is "nationally distributed, but not
representative." Consistent with FDA's revised supporting
statement, FDA will use the survey to assist FDA in better risk
communication targeting health care providers. The data will not be
used to modify or develop regulations or policy concerning food
safety and nutrition.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
1,291
0
0
225
0
0
0
0
0
The proposed Survey of Food Safety and
Nutrition Information Provided to Pregnant Women by Health Care
Providers and WIC Educators is designed to provide information on
what health care providers and educators from the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC) are discussing with their patients about topics of interest
to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), within
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CFSAN has oversight
authority with respect to food safety and nutrition and dietary
supplements. The topics addressed in the survey include: (1)
nutrition advice, (2) methyl mercury and seafood consumption, and
(3) food related illnesses. FDA is interested in determining
whether health care providers and WIC educators counseling pregnant
women are aware of advice from FDA regarding the consumption of
certain foods by pregnant women and whether they are educating
patients and clients about information in FDA advisories for
pregnant women, such as the advisory about methyl mercury in fish
and shellfish. FDA is also interested in determining the
preferences of health care providers and WIC educators use for
materials and resources that could assist them in staying abreast
of food safety and nutrition advice for pregnant women. This
information will be used to improve FDA's effectiveness at reaching
those who provide health care and education to pregnant women. The
proposed study will be conducted via a mailed questionnaire. A
sample of 400 obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs), 200 nurse
practitioners, 200 certified nurse midwives, 200 physician
assistants, and 200 WIC educators will be included in this
survey.
This is a new program. FDA is
interested in determining whether health care providers and WIC
educators counseling pregnant women are aware of advice from FDA
regarding the consumption of certain foods by pregnant women and
whether they are educating patients and clients about information
in FDA advisories for pregnant women, such as the advisory about
methyl mercury in fish and shellfish. FDA is also interested in
determining the preferences of health care providers and WIC
educators use for materials and resources that could assist them in
staying abreast of food safety and nutrition advice for pregnant
women.
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.
Mail Questionnaire 06-20-07.doc
Survey of Food Safety and Nutrition Information Provided to Pregnant Women by Health Care Providers and WIC Educators