J Am Diet Assoc
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Over the last several years, the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs has conducted hearings in an effort to obtain experts' recommendations, prior to proposing legislation to establish a comprehensive national nutrition plan. The framework for such a plan, as developed by the Committee, is presented here. ⋯ In addition, there would be a National Nutrition Center in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, charged with day-to-day administration of expanded nutrition program. This Center would operate at the Sub-Cabinet level.