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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 274 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 274

   Expressing support for designation of March as National Nutrition 
                                 Month.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 23, 2009

  Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself and Mr. Reichert) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Expressing support for designation of March as National Nutrition 
                                 Month.

Whereas according to the American Dietetic Association good nutrition is vital 
        to a healthy and long life;
Whereas according to the American Dietetic Association the National Nutrition 
        Month campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed 
        food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits;
Whereas the first Nutrition Campaign was launched with a presidential 
        proclamation in 1973 as National Nutrition Week;
Whereas National Nutrition Week became National Nutrition Month in 1980;
Whereas poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles are linked to obesity and health 
        problems;
Whereas 17 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 11 are overweight;
Whereas 17.6 percent of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 are 
        overweight;
Whereas 33.3 percent of adult men are obese and 35.3 percent of adult women are 
        obese in the United States;
Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control, since 1980 obesity rates 
        for adults have doubled and rates for children have tripled;
Whereas dietary factors are associated with 4 of the 10 leading causes of death, 
        including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes;
Whereas these health conditions are estimated to cost the United States over 
        $600,000,000,000 each year in medical expenses and lost productivity;
Whereas access to proper nutrition helps fight off illness and disease and is 
        vital to children's cognitive development;
Whereas poor nutrition, inactivity, and weight problems in school age children 
        may cause low academic performance or behavioral problems resulting in 
        additional costs; and
Whereas March would be an appropriate month to designate as National Nutrition 
        Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of National Nutrition Month;
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Nutrition 
        Month;
            (3) encourages local communities to raise awareness 
        surrounding nutritional health;
            (4) encourages awareness about diseases and death caused by 
        lack of nutrition; and
            (5) recognizes and salutes health care professionals such 
        as registered dietitians, that spread the knowledge and 
        importance of nutrition each day.
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