National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition

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National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Food and Nutrition Service Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Chair Budget: Address: 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States Website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/ Creation Legislation: Child Nutrition Act of 1966 Wikipedia: National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition

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Mission National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition advises on WIC and CSFP to boost health of moms and kids.

Services Program evaluation; Policy recommendations; Biennial reports to Congress and the President

Regulations

National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition (NACMIFN) was established to monitor and advise on the nutritional programs aimed at women, infants, and children. It focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of programs like WIC and CSFP to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

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Mission

The National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition's primary mission is to study the operational aspects of programs like WIC and CSFP, offering recommendations to improve their efficiency and impact. The council evaluates these programs' effectiveness in promoting optimal nutritional health, aiming to reduce health disparities and support early childhood development.

Parent organization

This council operates under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically through the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The USDA is the top organization overseeing federal nutrition assistance programs, including those reviewed by NACMIFN.

Legislation

The council was established by the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, which mandates its role in advising on nutrition programs.

Partners

• Various state health and nutrition agencies
• Non-profit organizations focused on maternal and child health
• Academic institutions for research on nutrition policies

Number of employees

The council does not have traditional employees; it comprises appointed members serving in an advisory capacity.

Organization structure

The council includes 24 members, representing various sectors like state health officers, WIC and CSFP project directors, and nutrition experts.

Leader

The council is led by a Chair, appointed to guide the council's activities and coordinate its recommendations.

Divisions

There are no formal divisions, but the council's work is structured around:

• Program evaluation
• Policy recommendation formulation

List of programs

• Review and recommendations for WIC
• Evaluation and advice on CSFP

Last total enacted budget

The council does not have a separate budget; its operations are funded through the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service allocations.

Staff

There is no specific staff; support is provided by USDA/FNS employees.

Funding

Funding for the council's activities comes from the USDA's budget for the Food and Nutrition Service.

Services provided

The council provides advisory services, including biennial reports with recommendations to the President and Congress on enhancing maternal and child nutrition programs. It assesses program operations, effectiveness, and suggests policy changes to improve health outcomes.

Regulations overseen

The council itself does not oversee regulations but can influence policy through its recommendations which might lead to regulatory changes or adjustments in program administration.

Headquarters address

1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States

History

Founded by the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition has been instrumental in shaping U.S. policy on maternal and child nutrition, particularly through its oversight of WIC and CSFP, influencing policy and program improvements over the decades.

External links

• Official USDA Food and Nutrition Service Website
• wikipedia:National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition