THIS SURVEY IS THE FIRST PHASE OF A
CONTINUING SURVEY OF FOOD INTAKES BY INDIVIDUALS (CSFII) AIMED AT
MEASURING LEVELS AND CHANGES IN DIETS OF U.S. POPULATION GROUPS
OVER TIME, UNDER THE NATIONAL NUTRITION MONITORING SYSTEM. FOOD
INTAKE DATA COVERING 6 DAYS IN 1 YEAR WILL BE COLLECTED FROM WOMEN
AGE 19-50 YEARS AND THEIR OWN CHILDREN AGE 1-5 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.