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B -- EVALUATION OF THE NUTRITION AND HEALTH STATUS OF THE LOW-INCOME POPULATION SOL FCS 95-041SUZ DUE 072795 POC Suzanne A. Pastura, 703/305-2250/Contract Specialist, Elaine S. Lynn, 703/305-2250/Contracting Officer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Consumer Service (FCS), is sponsoring a study which will focus on the relationship of poverty to nutrition and health status. This study must provide a comprehensive overview of: 1) the relationship between poverty, nutrition and health status; 2) changes in the nutrition and health status of the low-income population over the last 30 years; and 3) the role of the network of FCS food assistance programs in providing a nutrition safety net for individuals living in low-income households. This study must be accomplished by conducting an in-depth review of existing knowledge and supplementing this with new analyses of data on the relationship of poverty to nutrition security and health status. If you believe you have the requisite knowledge to perform the above duties, please send a written request for the RFP to the address in item 7. Four (4) self-addressed mailing labels must be included with your request. Telephone inquiries and requests will not be honored. This procurement is 100 percent set-aside for small business concerns only. (0145)

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