MODIFICATION OF THE PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED RANDOM SAMPLE OF 5,201 MEN AND WOMEN BY ADDITION OF A
PROCEDURE TO MEASURE BODY COMPOSITION AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY BY
DUAL ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DEXA). THE PROCEDURE WILL INVOLVE
2,400 INDIVIDUALS AND 10 MINUTES OF QUESTIONS TO ASSESS THE
RELATION OF BODY WEIGHT, FAT DISTRIBUTION, AND BONE
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.