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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Across the country, March 2021 is being observed as |
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National Nutrition Month to highlight the importance of making |
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informed dietary choices and developing healthy eating and |
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lifestyle habits; and |
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WHEREAS, National Nutrition Month is an education campaign |
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created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's |
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largest organization of food and nutrition professionals; the |
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academy, which today has a membership of more than 100,000 |
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credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, is dedicated |
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to improving public health and advancing the profession of |
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dietetics through research, education, and advocacy; and |
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WHEREAS, By promoting National Nutrition Month, the Academy |
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of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging Americans to be more |
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mindful of the way they eat and to consider making positive dietary |
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changes; the organization's recommendations include eating more |
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fruits and vegetables, reducing portion sizes, reading nutrition |
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labels, avoiding added sugars, and exercising regularly; and |
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WHEREAS, Good nutrition plays a vital role in an individual's |
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overall health, well-being, and quality of life, and the observance |
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of National Nutrition Month provides a welcome opportunity for |
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Americans to learn more about ways they can enjoy the benefits of a |
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healthier diet; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 2021 as National Nutrition Month |
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and extend sincere best wishes to the Academy of Nutrition and |
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Dietetics and all those who are supporting the important goals of |
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this campaign. |