By Grusendorf                                          H.R. No. 836
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                                 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 76th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby recognize May 6, 1999, 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 our state's citizens; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the Texas State Chapter of the International
 2-7     and American Associations 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 Associations 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.