New US Global Nutrition Research Program (USGNRP)  Charged with improving coordination and integration of federal research on food and nutrition and the implications for the nation
Modeled after the US Global Change Research Program
Overseen by the Executive Office of the President and facilitated by a National Coordination Office
Funded by a small portion of relevant research budgets from the participating departments and agencies  Tested, effective model
Dedicated structure, staff, and budget
Builds on the ICHNR
Renewed and clear mandate for coordination, with explicit requirements for strategic planning, rigorous assessments, and annual reporting  Budget dependent on size and commitment of participating departments and agencies to its research area
Staffing dependent on detailed personnel from participating departments and agencies, reducing continuity  Presidential Initiative (with or without subsequent Congressional codification)
Congressional authorization, ideally associated with Congressional appropriations