PUBLIC LAW 109–365—OCT. 17, 2006
120 STAT. 2535
SEC. 204. ADMINISTRATION.
Section 205 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3016) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (C), by adding ‘‘and’’ at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (E); and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ‘‘(i) designing, implementing, and evaluating evidencebased programs to support improved nutrition and regular physical activity for older individuals;’’; (II) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: ‘‘(iii) conducting outreach and disseminating evidence-based information to nutrition service providers about the benefits of healthful diets and regular physical activity, including information about the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under section 301 of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5341), the Food Guidance System of the Department of Agriculture, and advances in nutrition science;’’; (III) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; and (IV) by striking clause (viii) and inserting the following: ‘‘(viii) disseminating guidance that describes strategies for improving the nutritional quality of meals provided under title III, including strategies for increasing the consumption of whole grains, lowfat dairy products, fruits, and vegetables; ‘‘(ix) developing and disseminating guidelines for conducting nutrient analyses of meals provided under subparts 1 and 2 of part C of title III, including guidelines for averaging key nutrients over an appropriate period of time; and ‘‘(x) providing technical assistance to the regional offices of the Administration with respect to each duty described in clauses (i) through (ix).’’; and (ii) by amending subparagraph (C)(i) to read as follows: ‘‘(i) have expertise in nutrition, energy balance, and meal planning; and’’. SEC. 205. EVALUATION.
The first sentence of section 206(g) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3017(g)) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘From the total amount appropriated for each fiscal year to carry out title III, the Secretary may use such sums as may be necessary, 1⁄2 of 1 percent of such amount, for purposes but not to exceed of conducting evaluations under this section, either directly or through grants or contracts.’’.
Grants. Contracts.
SEC. 206. REPORTS.
Section 207(b)(2) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3018(b)(2)) is amended—
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