SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636
	WHEREAS, The discipline of clinical nutrition applies 
principles derived from the sciences of biochemistry and 
physiology to promote good health and thereby contribute to the 
urgent, nationwide effort to contain the cost of health care; and
	WHEREAS, Clinical nutrition therapy, while recognizing 
individual biochemical differences and specific nutritional 
needs, develops an appropriate intervention program using safe 
and effective food supplements as a cost-effective means of 
achieving and maintaining the nutritional balance required for 
mental and physical health; and
	WHEREAS, Certified clinical nutritionists and clinical 
nutrition specialists must hold a baccalaureate degree in 
nutrition or a related science, and many practitioners also have 
earned advanced degrees; these health care professionals work 
both in private settings and in collaboration with other 
providers to correct nutritional deficiencies and, in doing so, 
help to avoid the need for more costly medical interventions; and
	WHEREAS, The dedication of a special day to focus attention 
on the many benefits that the science of nutrition brings to 
individuals, the discipline's importance in the proper training 
of all health care providers, and the value of expanded public 
access to clinical nutritionists would contribute greatly to the 
health and well-being of the citizens of this state; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby designate April 28, 2003, Clinical 
Nutrition Day in Texas and encourage all citizens, health care 
providers, and policymakers to avail themselves of this 
opportunity to learn more about the positive impact that clinical 
nutrition can make in the daily lives of all of our state's 
citizens; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas State Chapter of the International
and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists and its 
members be commended for their significant contributions to 
the well-being of the citizens of this state; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the Texas State Chapter of the International and American 
Associations of Clinical Nutritionists as an expression of 
high regard for the profession of clinical nutrition by the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 28, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate