Member Benefits Join/Renew News Center Search Submit Advocacy Leadership Payment Practice Research Sign In Home News Center On the Pulse of Public Policy From the Hill Academy Applauds Investment in Nutrition Programs Included in Build Back Better Act Passed in the House; Calls on Senate for Swift Passage Academy Applauds Investment in Nutrition Programs Included in Build Back Better Act Passed in the House; Calls on Senate for Swift Passage 11/19/2021 - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act today, which included a $10 billion investment in critical nutrition programs. This legislation would provide nearly 9 million more children with access to a healthy school meal and will expand access to meals in the summer time, which aligns with the Academy's child nutrition priorities. The bill will also support infrastructure to senior nutrition programs. The Academy calls on the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass this legislation. Now is the time to invest in nutrition programs—an essential step to address long-standing and ongoing racial and ethnic health disparities, including those heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Improving access to healthy foods for children and seniors will continue to be a top priority for the Academy. To learn more about the Academy's policy and advocacy efforts on nutrition security and to make your voice heard, Academy members are invited to attend the Academy's Nutrition Security Affinity Group monthly meetings. Learn more and to register for the next meeting on Wednesday, December 1 from 3-4 p.m. (Central Time). In Practice Member Updates Nutrition Trends On the Pulse of Public Policy From the Hill Regulatory Comments State Matters The Academy About Us Advertising & Sponsorship Commitment to Transparency Leadership Directory Membership Benefits & Services Help Center Find a Nutrition Expert EatRight Careers Organizational Units Academy Foundation ACEND and Accreditation CDR and Credentialing NDEP Publications Food & Nutrition Magazine Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics MNT Provider Other Publications Press Room Meet Our Spokespeople Multimedia News Center Press Releases National Nutrition Month Quick Links COVID-19 Hub DPGs & MIGs Donate to ANDPAC Donate to Foundation Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ © 2021 eatright.org. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, All Rights Reserved. Connect with Us .st0{display:none;} .st1{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st2{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st3{display:inline;} facebook .st0{display:none;} .st1{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st2{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st3{display:inline;} twitter .st0{display:none;} .st1{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st3{display:inline;} youtube .st0{display:none;} .st1{fill:#ffffff;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st3{display:inline;} social-linkedin linkedin instagram Contact Us Work at the Academy Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Media We use cookies to optimize and personalize your experience, provide relevant content and analyze online traffic. We also share information with our analytics and website partners, who may use it to inform decisions about current or future services. By clicking “agree,” you consent to use cookies if you continue to our website. You can manage your cookie settings by clicking the "cookie preferences" button. Agree Cookie Preferences