[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 242 (Monday, December 16, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66013-66014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-31819]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Consumer Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request--Assessment of the Implementation of Nutrition
Objectives for School Meals Project
AGENCY: Food and Consumer Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Food and Consumer Service's (FCS) intention to
request OMB approval of the Assessment of the Implementation of
Nutrition Objectives for School Meals Project.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 14, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Send comments and requests for copies of this information
collection to: Michael E. Fishman, Acting Director, Office of Analysis
and Evaluation, Food and Consumer Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302.
Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of
public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael E. Fishman, (703) 305-2117.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Assessment of the Implementation of Nutrition Objectives for
School Meals Project.
OMB Number: Not yet assigned.
Expiration Date: N/A.
Type of Request: New collection of information.
Abstract: The Assessment of the Implementation of Nutrition
Objectives for School Meals Project will examine the food and nutrient
composition of National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program
(NSLP/SBP) meals currently being offered, i.e., meals planned in
accordance with program guidelines and made available to participating
students. It includes a comparison of the findings of this study with
the findings of the School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study (SNDA)
conducted in 1992. More specifically, the study is designed to address
the following major research objectives:
Determine the average nutrient composition of USDA meals
currently offered to students during a typical school week in
elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
Determine the primary food sources for the various
nutrients.
Determine the availability and nutrient content of low-fat
(30 percent or less of calories from fat) meals.
Determine the changes in the nutrient composition of USDA
meals since School Year 1991-92 when SNDA was conducted.
Data obtained from a nationally representative sample of about
1,152 public schools (384 elementary, 384 middle, and 384 high schools)
will be collected during the 1997-98 School Year to determine the
progress School Food Authorities (SFAs) have made in implementing the
1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in the NSLP and SBP. The Menu
Survey Instrument will collect information on foods and portions in
breakfasts and lunches offered during a target week. Data on the
nutrient content of meals offered in the NSLP and SBP will be compared
to similar data obtained previously in SNDA for School Year 1991-92.
The School Food Service Characteristics Survey will obtain descriptive
information on school food service operations.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden is estimated to average
5 minutes for State Child Nutrition directors; 5 minutes for School
Food Service Authority directors; and 258 minutes for School Food
Service managers.
Respondents: State Child Nutrition directors will be asked to
confirm name, address and telephone number of selected SFAs and
directors. SFA directors will respond to a telephone survey. School
Food Service managers will complete a mail survey.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 45 State Child Nutrition
directors, 384 SFA directors, and 1,152 School Food Service managers.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,990 hours.
Dated: December 6, 1996.
William E. Ludwig,
Administrator, Food and Consumer Service.
[FR Doc. 96-31819 Filed 12-13-96; 8:45 am]
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