PRINTER'S NO. 497
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
75
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, HUGHES, MARTIN, TARTAGLIONE, KEARNEY,
FONTANA, CAPPELLETTI, HAYWOOD, BARTOLOTTA, DILLON, BREWSTER
AND COSTA, MARCH 15, 2023
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 15, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Designating March 8, 2023, as "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists are food and
nutrition experts who 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
internship, passed a national examination and complete
continuing professional education requirements to earn the
registered dietitian nutritionist credential; and
WHEREAS, Registered dietitian nutritionists form an important
part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is
recognizing the month of March 2023 as "National Nutrition
Month®" and March 8, 2023, as "National Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Day"; and
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WHEREAS, The theme for this year's "National Nutrition
Month®" is "Fuel for the Future," which serves as a reminder
that eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to
nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the
environment; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth 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 3,127 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 Senate designate March 8, 2023, as
"Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day" in Pennsylvania; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate laud the Pennsylvania Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics, all of its members and other registered
dietitian nutritionists in this Commonwealth 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 "Fuel for the Future."
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