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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.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 784

Bill 117 H.Res. 784, titled "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," aims to address the increasing prevalence of diet-related diseases in the United States.

The bill highlights the significant impact that poor nutrition and unhealthy diets have on individuals' health and the nation's healthcare system. It emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals, including physicians, to receive comprehensive education on nutrition and diet to better address and prevent diet-related diseases.

Specifically, the bill calls on medical schools, graduate medical education programs, and other health professional training programs to incorporate meaningful education on nutrition and diet into their curricula. By equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to promote healthy eating habits and prevent diet-related diseases, the bill aims to improve public health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with treating these conditions. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 784 underscores the importance of prioritizing nutrition education in medical training programs to address the growing burden of diet-related diseases in the United States. It encourages a proactive approach to healthcare that focuses on prevention and wellness through proper nutrition and diet.

Congressional Summary of HRES 784

This resolution expresses support for activities to ensure that health professional training programs (e.g., medical schools, residencies, and fellowships) incorporate substantive training in nutrition and diet.

Current Status of Bill HRES 784

Bill HRES 784 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2021. Bill HRES 784 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 9, 2021.  Bill HRES 784's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 784

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 784

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Comprehensive health care
- Employment and training programs
- Health personnel
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Medicare
- Nutrition and diet

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 784

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.
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.

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