What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare January 18-24, 2020, as Healthy Weight Week in New York State.
Why it matters
Emphasizes a holistic, health-centered approach. The resolution promotes the "Health at Every Size" philosophy, which shifts the focus from dieting and weight loss to overall well-being, self-acceptance, and healthy living habits.
Challenges harmful dieting culture. It acknowledges the psychological and physical risks of restrictive dieting, especially the negative impact on self-esteem and the potential for weight gain due to deprivation and body image issues.
Promotes inclusivity and diversity in health. By recognizing that healthy weight varies based on uncontrollable factors like bone density, body type, and composition, the resolution encourages acceptance of different body shapes and sizes, aiming to reduce stigma and promote respect for individual differences.
Supports public health and education. The resolution underlines the importance of sustainable healthy weight programs as key elements in New York’s public health strategy, linking them to broader goals of safer communities, productive environments, and increased opportunities for all residents.
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Proclaim Healthy Weight Week
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Senate Resolution No. 2388 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 18-24, 2020, as Healthy Weight Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, Beauty, health and strength come in all sizes; this truth is affirmed by Health at… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2388 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 18-24, 2020, as Healthy Weight Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, Beauty, health and strength come in all sizes; this truth is affirmed by Health at Every Size, a health-centered approach which focuses on health and well-being, not on dieting which can be harmful to an individual's self-esteem; and WHEREAS, Many people diet because they view themselves as overweight, and begin to punish and deprive themselves by restricting calories; however, if someone is always hungry or feeling deprived and sees themselves as fat, then the reverse happens and the individual may pack on the pounds; and WHEREAS, Health and Wellness is the feeling of health, happiness or well-being in regard to one's physical health, energy level, mental state, emotions, and ability to regulate one's lifestyle as pertaining to individuals in New York State; and WHEREAS, Healthy Weight Week was implemented in 1994 to let people know that a healthy lifestyle is about wellness and wholeness, eating in normal, healthy ways, and living actively; it is not about dieting, but about acceptance, respect and appreciation of diversity and one's self; and WHEREAS, It is also important that individuals understand what is a healthy weight; uncontrollable elements which affect weight are height, bone density, body type such as endomorph, mesomorph or ectomorph, and body composition which is the innate ratio of body muscle to fat; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body regards healthy weight programs in New York State as sustainable and crucial components to public health and education policy; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body affirms the importance of caring, healing, and improving the minds and bodies of individuals throughout this great Empire State, making New York a healthier and happier place to work and reside which leads to safer cities, productive environments and greater opportunity for all New Yorkers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 18-24, 2020, as Healthy Weight Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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