[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 7, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13529-13530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5440]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--SuperTracker Information Collection for Registration, 
Login, and Food Intake and Physical Activity Assessment Information

AGENCY: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on a proposed information collection. This is an extension with 
revision to a currently approved collection. The SuperTracker is an on-
line dietary and physical activity self-assessment tool. The 
information collected can only be accessed by the user and will not be 
available to CNPP or any other public agency for purposes of evaluation 
or identification.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be submitted on or before 
May 7, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    Comments may be sent to Jackie Haven, Director, Nutrition Marketing 
and Communication Division, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1034, 
Alexandria, Virginia, 22302. You may also download an electronic 
version of this notice at http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/rules/regulations/default.htm and comment via email at [email protected] or use the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments electronically.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All 
comments will also become a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Donna Johnson-Bailey, (703) 305-7600.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: SuperTracker Information Collection for Registration, Login 
and Food Intake and Physical Activity Assessment.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0535.
    Expiration Date: July 31, 2012.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: SuperTracker is an Internet based diet and physical 
activity self-assessment tool which allows users to monitor their daily 
food intakes and physical activity information. Based on 2010 Dietary 
Guidelines, the SuperTracker delivers nutrition education by allowing 
users to monitor their intake and explore ways to improve their food 
and physical activity choices. Motivational education messages are 
generated and tailored to the user's personal assessment results.
    Individuals can use the SuperTracker without registration. However, 
all users may voluntarily enter and save information by registering 
with a username and password. The historical and trend data entered 
allows users to identify areas for improvement and reference short- and 
long- term changes to diet and physical activity behaviors. 
SuperTracker includes optional functions that consumers may use at 
their discretion, including a journaling feature to capture information 
for a selected category. Consumers may also post system-generated 
congratulatory and tip messages to Facebook or Twitter using their 
personal social media account. Through leveraging the user's existing 
social network, the user is more likely to experience positive feedback 
and encouragement in achieving their dietary and/or physical activity 
goals. Social media functionality is provided as a consumer benefit but 
does not impact consumer results or reports. The previous online tools 
provided limited functionality and more complex reporting features. The 
revised SuperTracker offers streamlined navigation features allowing 
consumers to quickly and easily enter data for one or multiple days. 
SuperTracker integrates all features and functions found in previous 
CNPP online diet and physical activity tools into one application 
within the ChooseMyPlate.gov Web site. Hence, all access to the 
SuperTracker is obtained through the ChooseMyPlate.gov.
    Affected Public: Individual/Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:
    The following total annual burden estimates are based on the data 
obtained from current web trend tool, Google Analytics from June 2011--
January 2012. Revised estimates are based on an increased number of 
visits to the Web site, the average time per visit and the increased 
efficiency of the tool that combines all functions from previous online 
assessment tools into one.
     The number of annual visitors to the Web site is expected 
to be about 11.2 million and they will spend approximately 5 minutes 
one time only.
     Approximately 30% of annual visitors will complete a one-
time registration, log-in and assessment for the revised online 
assessment tool. This information is based on data from the previous 
most frequently used online tool (rounded up = 3.3 million).
     The average number of weekly visitors is approximately 
200,000.
     30% of the weekly visitors return each week to complete 
tracking activities (approximately 60,000).
    Estimated Time per Response: For the SuperTracker, it will take 
individuals approximately 1 minute (.0167) to initially register for a 
system logon ID and password. It typically takes users 30 seconds 
(.0083) to routinely login to the system and approximately 15 minutes 
(.25) to complete food and physical activity data entry log for 1 day. 
Based on Google Analytics, repeat users will enter data on average 3 
times per week. The amount of time spent completing

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entry and using expanded functionality is estimated at 45 minutes per 
week.

                                                                    Reporting Burden
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                                                                                            (d)  Annual   (e)  Estimated
                                         Description of        (b) Form    (c )  Number    frequency of    total annual   (f)  Hours per     (g) Total
          Affected public                   activity             No.          annual       responses per   responses  (c      response    annual  burden
                                                                            respondents     respondent         x d)                           (e x f)
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Individual and Households..........  Annual Website          ...........      11,200,000               1      11,200,000            0.05         560,000
                                      Visitors.
                                     One time SuperTracker   N/A........       3,300,000               1       3,300,000          0.0167          55,110
                                      Registration.
                                     One time SuperTracker   N/A........       3,300,000               1       3,300,000          0.0083          27,390
                                      Log-in.
                                     Food/Physical Activity  N/A........       3,300,000               1       3,300,000            0.25         825,000
                                      Data Entry for 1 Week.
                                     Repeat Log-ins for 1    N/A........          60,000              51       3,060,000          0.0083          25,398
                                      Year.
                                     Repeat Food/Physical    N/A........          60,000              51       3,060,000            0.75       2,295,000
                                      Activity Data Entries
                                      for 1 Year.
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    Total Annual Burden Estimated..  ......................  ...........      11,200,000  ..............      27,220,000  ..............       3,787,898
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    Dated: March 1, 2012.
Rajen Anand,
Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
[FR Doc. 2012-5440 Filed 3-6-12; 8:45 am]
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