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J4138Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Registered Dietitian Day

Official title

“Recognizing March 14, 2018, as National Registered Dietitian Day, in conjunction with the observance of March as National Nutrition Month”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution recognizes March 14, 2018, as National Registered Dietitian Day alongside March as National Nutrition Month.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the crucial role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. in transforming scientific nutrition knowledge into practical, everyday health solutions for individuals and communities.

  2. Underscores the widespread presence and impact of dietitians. from hospitals to schools to research—showing their importance across diverse sectors that affect public health.

  3. Affirms the need for ongoing nutrition education and accessibility. , drawing attention to disparities in healthy food access and emphasizing the societal importance of promoting better eating habits for all.

  4. Symbolically elevates the profession. , which may help increase public awareness, advocate for policy changes, and encourage more people to consult qualified nutrition experts for health and wellness.

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Honor Registered Dietitian Day

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4138 BY: Senator LAVALLE RECOGNIZING March 14, 2018, as National Registered Dietitian Day, in conjunction with the observance of March as National Nutrition Month WHEREAS, Today, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4138 BY: Senator LAVALLE RECOGNIZING March 14, 2018, as National Registered Dietitian Day, in conjunction with the observance of March as National Nutrition Month WHEREAS, Today, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living and positive changes; and WHEREAS, Good nutrition is essential to all of our communities and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists may be found in hospitals, schools, public health clinics, nursing homes, fitness centers, food management, food industry, universities, research and private practice; and WHEREAS, Good nutrition should be accessible to all New Yorkers as the type, quality, and amount of food that individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their overall health and physical fitness; and WHEREAS, There is a need for continuing nutrition education and a wide-scale effort to enhance healthy eating practices; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize March 14, 2018, as National Registered Dietitian Day, in conjunction with the observance of March as National Nutrition Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The New York Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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