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NRC Nutrient Requirements and How They are Established¹

Department of Poultry Science The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210 and U. S. Meat Animal Research Center ARS, USDA, Clay Center, NE 68933

Abstract

History and Organization of the NAS-NRC

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed a Congressional Charter which established the National Academy of Sciences dedicated to the furtherance of science and its uses for the general welfare of the United States of America and its citizens. The Academy was established as a private, honorary organization and currently has a membership of about 1170 distinguished scientists and engineers elected on the basis of outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and technology. Contrary to the opinion held by a number of persons, the Academy is not a federal agency. It does, however, regularly examine and report on any subject of science and technology upon request by departments of the federal government and other organizations.

To enable the National Academy of Sciences to react to requests for information on scientific problems and study of scientific issues, the Academy established the National Research Council in 1916. Created as a working arm of the Academy, the National Research Council draws upon a very broad representation of scientists and engineers to help its activities.

¹ Presented at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, July 27, 1977 as part of a Symposium on Establishing Nutrient (Minerals and Vitamins) Guidelines for Animal Diets. The Symposium was sponsored by the Regulatory Agencies Committee, ASAS, with financial assistance under Contract No. 221-77-0117 from the Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

² Former member Committee on Animal Nutrition.

³ Current chairman Committee on Animal Nutrition.