LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 2014 as Nutrition Month in the State of New York, and
Wednesday, March 12, 2014, as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, in
conjunction with the observance of National Nutrition Month

WHEREAS, Nearly one in five children are diagnosed as obese annually at
or before they reach two years of age according to the Center for
Disease Control and it is at that stage of life that a child is learning
the type of food and how much food to consume; and
WHEREAS, Childhood obesity is a national epidemic that has almost
tripled since the 1980s in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Obesity accounts for more than 300,000 deaths per year and
the annual cost to society for obesity is an estimated $100 billion
according to the Center for Disease Control; and
WHEREAS, Good Nutrition is a part of leading a healthy lifestyle;
early intervention can help detect the magnitude of a child's obesity
and minimize the occurrence of diseases such as Type II Diabetes which
increase the risk of heart disease, eye complications, and kidney condi-
tions; and
WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are food and nutrition
experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical
solutions for healthy living; reaching and maintaining a healthier
weight contributes to your overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists use their nutrition exper-
tise to help individuals make unique, positive lifestyle changes;
including fruits and vegetables packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber
is a great way to build a healthy plate; and
WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have degrees in nutrition,
dietetics, public health or a related field from well-respected, accred-
ited colleges and universities, completed an internship and passed an
examination; these outstanding individuals work throughout the community
in hospitals, schools, public health clinics, nursing homes, fitness
centers, food management, food industry, universities and research and
private practice; and
WHEREAS, The month of March is National Nutrition Month and consists
of a campaign which focuses on the importance of helping children and
teens make healthy food choices and promote physical activity; all New
Yorkers should learn more about nutrition care and its benefits to good
health; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2014 as Nutrition
Month in the State of New York, and Wednesday, March 12, 2014, as Regis-
tered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, in conjunction with the observance of
National Nutrition Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.