Highlights of "A comprehensive national plan for new initiatives in home economics research, extension and higher education"

Abstract: Areas of home economics, human nutrition and family living that require significant amounts of research, extension and higher education are identified, as well as the groups who would benefit from these efforts. For example, in the fields of energy and environment, research and education are needed on replacing inefficient practices, on use of resources, on housing choices, etc., for the use of families who are moving, whose needs are changing, or for agencies involved in planning, forecasting or developing resources. Other topics cover economic stability, nutrition and health, and family and social environments. Research is needed on the cost effectiveness of regulations, on food safety and dietary standards, and on community and institutional services, etc.