THE NHLBI GROWTH AND HEALTH STUDY IS A
FIVE YEAR PROSPECTIVE INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS THAT MAY BE
ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT O OBESITY IN YOUNG FEMALES. A FEW
ADDITIONS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE QUESTIONNAIRES BECAUSE THE GIRLS
ARE NOW OLDER AND HAVE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT INTERESTS AND CONCEPTS
THAN WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER. SOME ADDITIONS ARE FOR CLARIFICATION
PURPOSES AND SOME FOR FOLLOW-UP.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.