Pennsylvania SR 255: A Resolution designating March 12, 2026, as "Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1522
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 255
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, CULVER, COSTA, PHILLIPS-HILL, HUGHES,
HAYWOOD, STREET, FONTANA, VOGEL AND CAPPELLETTI,
MARCH 20, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Designating March 12, 2026, as "Nutrition and Dietetics
Technician, Registered Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, are
trained in food and nutrition and are an integral part of health
care and food service management teams; and
WHEREAS, Nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered,
have earned an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree,
completed an extensive accredited nutrition and dietetics
program and passed a national examination; and
WHEREAS, Nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered,
receive training in nutrition and diet therapy, medical
nutrition therapy, food safety and sanitation, food management
systems and meal management and preparation; and
WHEREAS, The specialized education and experience they
receive make nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered,
greatly valuable to the nutrition and dietetics profession; and
WHEREAS, Nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered,
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work throughout our communities in a variety of employment
settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, schools,
restaurants, public health agencies, Meals on Wheels and
community health programs and weight management clinics, among
others; and
WHEREAS, In these various settings, nutrition and dietetics
technicians, registered, educate clients on the connection
between food, fitness and health, oversee food service
sanitation and safety, develop menus and work with registered
dietitian nutritionists in providing medical nutrition therapy;
and
WHEREAS, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes
March 2026 as "National Nutrition Month" and celebrates March
12, 2026, as "Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered
Day"; and
WHEREAS, There are 216 nutrition and dietetics technicians,
registered, in this Commonwealth as of 2021 and more than 3,700
members of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
which is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
and advocates for the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and
well-being in this Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate March 12, 2026, as
"Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage all Pennsylvanians to
recognize the contributions of nutrition and dietetics
technicians, registered, and express appreciation for their
commitment to promoting science-based nutrition in the hope of
achieving optimal health for both today and tomorrow.
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