By Van de Putte H.R. No. 848 75R14301 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The discipline of clinical nutrition applies 1-2 principles derived from the sciences of biochemistry and physiology 1-3 to promote good health and thereby contribute to the urgent, 1-4 nationwide effort to contain the cost of health care; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Clinical nutrition therapy, while recognizing 1-6 individual biochemical differences and specific nutritional needs, 1-7 develops an appropriate intervention program using safe and 1-8 effective food supplements as a cost-effective means of achieving 1-9 and maintaining the nutritional balance required for mental and 1-10 physical health; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Certified clinical nutritionists and clinical 1-12 nutrition specialists must hold a baccalaureate degree in nutrition 1-13 or a related science, and many practitioners also have earned 1-14 advanced degrees; these health care professionals work both in 1-15 private settings and in collaboration with other providers to 1-16 correct nutritional deficiencies and, in doing so, help to avoid 1-17 the need for more costly medical interventions; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The dedication of a special day to focus attention 1-19 on the many benefits that the science of nutrition brings to 1-20 individuals, the discipline's importance in the proper training of 1-21 all health care providers, and the value of expanded public access 1-22 to clinical nutritionists would contribute greatly to the health 1-23 and well-being of the citizens of this state; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby recognize May 8, 1997, as Clinical Nutrition Day 2-2 in Texas and encourage all citizens, health care providers, and 2-3 policymakers to avail themselves of this opportunity to learn more 2-4 about the positive impact that clinical nutrition can make in the 2-5 daily lives of all of our state's citizens; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Texas State Chapter of the International 2-7 and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists and its members 2-8 be commended for their significant contributions to the well-being 2-9 of the citizens of this state; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the Texas State Chapter of the International and 2-12 American Association of Clinical Nutritionists as an expression of 2-13 high regard for the profession of clinical nutrition by the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives.