Collaboration on dietary assessment innovations for collection and dissemination of national dietary data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service awarded a 5-year, $1.5M Cooperative Agreement to the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International for the "COLLABORATION ON DIETARY ASSESSMENT INNOVATIONS FOR COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF NATIONAL DIETARY DATA" under the National Agricultural Library (CFDA 10.700) program. The award supports RTI's work to develop innovative methods and tools for collecting and disseminating national dietary data, which serves as a critical resource for agricultural research, education, and information dissemination. Key activities may include developing new dietary assessment technologies, enhancing data management and analysis capabilities, and improving public access to national dietary information through modern electronic systems. As a nonprofit research institute, RTI will leverage its multidisciplinary expertise and partnerships to deliver these products and services aligned with the National Agricultural Library's mission.