Title: A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the world.
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Commemorates October 20, 2017, as the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Applauds the academy for its efforts to: (1) promote food and nutrition professionals; and (2) improve health and wellness through research, education, and advocacy.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 75 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 75

   Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and 
Dietetics, the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals 
                             in the world.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 1, 2017

    Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Brown) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
                        Nutrition, and Forestry

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and 
Dietetics, the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals 
                             in the world.

Whereas, on October 20, 1917, dietitians met in Cleveland, Ohio, to identify 
        ways in which food and nutrition professionals could help the United 
        States Government conserve food and improve public health and nutrition 
        during World War I;
Whereas the foundational meeting on October 20, 1917, led to the creation of the 
        American Dietetics Association, now known as the Academy of Nutrition 
        and Dietetics (referred to in this preamble as the ``Academy'');
Whereas, since the inception of the Academy, the Academy has grown from a 
        charter membership of 58 individuals to the largest organization of food 
        and nutrition professionals in the world, with a membership as of 
        January 2017 of more than 75,000 individuals;
Whereas the Academy is comprised of a diverse group of registered dietitian 
        nutritionists and technicians, scientists, clinicians, educators, 
        students, and other food and nutrition practitioners; and
Whereas, through evidence-based research and education, members of the Academy 
        play an important role in shaping the food choices and nutrition of the 
        people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates October 20, 2017, as the 100th anniversary 
        of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and
            (2) applauds the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for its 
        past, present, and future efforts to champion the principles 
        established by its dietitian predecessors more than 100 years 
        ago--
                    (A) to promote food and nutrition professionals; 
                and
                    (B) to improve the health and wellness of all 
                people of the United States through research, 
                education, and advocacy.
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