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More Nutrition Education for Doctors: Better Health for All

This resolution calls for increased education on nutrition and diet in medical training programs. The goal is to better equip doctors to advise patients on diet-related health issues, which can help combat diseases like obesity and diabetes and reduce healthcare costs for citizens.
Key points
Doctors and other health professionals will be better prepared to advise on nutrition, potentially improving public health.
Increased knowledge about diet can help prevent and treat diseases, reducing the financial burden of healthcare.
The resolution emphasizes the need for research into more effective methods of teaching nutrition in medicine.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1118
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2022-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States recognizes the mounting personal and financial burden of diet-related disease in the United States and calls on medical schools, graduate medical education programs, and other health professional training programs to provide meaningful physician and health professional education on nutrition and diet.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1118.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Doctors and other health professionals will be better prepared to advise on nutrition, potentially improving public health.
  • Increased knowledge about diet can help prevent and treat diseases, reducing the financial burden of healthcare.
  • The resolution emphasizes the need for research into more effective methods of teaching nutrition in medicine.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1119, H. Res. 1118 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H5023; text: CR H5023)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Health Education