THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY SIPTROTH, MUNDY, STABACK, SCAVELLO AND STURLA, MARCH 10, 2009

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, MARCH 10, 2009  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing March 11, 2009, as "Registered Dietitian Day" in

Pennsylvania and expressing appreciation for the

contributions to good health made by registered dietitians.

WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Day was created by the American

Dietetic Association to increase the awareness of registered

dietitians (RDs) as the indispensable providers of food and

nutrition services, and to recognize RDs for their commitment to

helping people enjoy healthy lives; and

WHEREAS, The first Registered Dietitian Day was celebrated

March 10, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Registered dietitians are the food and nutrition

experts who can translate the science of nutrition into

practical solutions for healthy living; and

WHEREAS, Registered dietitians have degrees in nutrition,

dietetics, public health or related fields from well-respected,

accredited colleges and universities, and have completed an

internship and passed an examination; and

WHEREAS, Registered dietitians use their nutrition expertise

to help individuals make unique, positive lifestyle changes; and

WHEREAS, Registered dietitians work throughout the community

in hospitals, schools, public health clinics, nursing homes,

fitness centers, food management, the food industry,

universities, research entities and private practices; and

WHEREAS, Registered dietitians are advocates for advancing

the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize March

11, 2009, as "Registered Dietitian Day" in Pennsylvania; and be

it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all

citizens to recognize the contributions of registered dietitians

and express appreciation for their commitment to promoting

science-based nutrition to achieve optimum health.