Supporting Federal Nutrition Programs and Malnutrition Awareness Week.
This Senate resolution supports designating a week for Malnutrition Awareness to highlight the widespread issue of inadequate nutrition, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like children and older adults. It calls for increased funding for essential federal nutrition programs and advocates for better access to malnutrition screening and counseling within healthcare systems. The goal is to improve public health outcomes and reduce high medical costs associated with malnutrition.
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Supports increased funding for critical federal nutrition programs, including those benefiting seniors and children, directly aiding the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition.
Advocates for universal access to malnutrition screening and assessment for all patients, and better access to nutrition counseling under the Medicare program.
Designates "Malnutrition Awareness Week" (September 18–22, 2023) to boost public understanding of the health risks associated with malnutrition.
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