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§ 3179. Research on strategies to promote the selection and consumption of healthy foods
(a) In general
(b) Priorities
The Secretary shall—
(1) identify and assess the impacts of specific presentation, placement, and other strategies for structuring choices on selection and consumption of healthful foods in a variety of settings, consistent with the most recent version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under section 5341 of this title;
(2) demonstrate and rigorously evaluate behavioral economics-related interventions that hold promise to improve diets and promote health, including through demonstration projects that may include evaluation of the use of portion size, labeling, convenience, and other strategies to encourage healthy choices; and
(3) encourage adoption of the most effective strategies through outreach and technical assistance.
(c) Authority
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may—
(1) enter into competitively awarded contracts or cooperative agreements; or
(2) provide grants to States or public or private agencies or organizations, as determined by the Secretary.
(d) Application
(e) Coordination
(f) Annual reports
Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes a description of—
(1) the policies, priorities, and operations of the program carried out by the Secretary under this section during the fiscal year;
(2) the results of any evaluations completed during the fiscal year; and
(3) the efforts undertaken to disseminate successful practices through outreach and technical assistance.
(g) Authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
(2) Use of funds
(Pub. L. 111–296, title II, § 244, Dec. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 3239.)