PRINTER'S NO. 2901
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
708
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, CALTAGIRONE, WATSON, TOOHIL, THOMAS,
BOYLE, COHEN, KIRKLAND, KOTIK, WARD, BIZZARRO, DUSH, SONNEY,
KAVULICH, DiGIROLAMO, MARSICO, YOUNGBLOOD, MULLERY, BAKER,
LONGIETTI, ROZZI, WHEELAND, KINSEY, MILLARD, MACKENZIE,
SCHWEYER, KILLION, McNEILL, MURT, BOBACK, HARHART, GOODMAN,
ROSS, READSHAW, GROVE, MILNE, SCHREIBER, NEILSON, MAJOR,
MAHONEY, D. COSTA, DeLUCA, BULLOCK, R. BROWN, HEFFLEY,
BRADFORD AND GINGRICH, MARCH 10, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 10, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating March 9, 2016, as "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists are the food and
nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition
into practical solutions for healthy living; and
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists have degrees in
nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from
well-respected, accredited colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists have completed an
accredited supervised practice program, passed a national
examination and completed continuing professional education
requirements to earn the registered dietitian nutritionist
credential; and
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists form an important
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part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the academy
is recognizing the month of March 2016 as "National Nutrition
Month" and March 9, 2016, as "National Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Day"; and
WHEREAS, The theme for this year's "National Nutrition Month"
is "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right," which encourages everyone
to develop a mindful eating pattern that includes nutritious and
flavorful foods; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania licenses many registered dietitian
nutritionists yearly to work in hospitals, schools, public
health clinics, nursing homes, fitness centers, the food
industry, universities and other entities; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 3,700 residents of this Commonwealth
are members of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics, which is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics and advocates for promotion of optimal nutrition,
health and well-being in this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate March
9, 2016, as "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives laud the
Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, all of its
members and any other registered dietitian nutritionists in
Pennsylvania for their daily work to promote good nutrition,
good eating and quality living for individuals in this
Commonwealth and for their ongoing efforts to inform all
residents of how to "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right."
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