05.24.17
The Trump Administration’s proposed budget for 2018 contains funding cuts to nutrition assistance programs, food and nutrition research, and healthcare infrastructure that, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), provide a safety net for the most vulnerable populations and the evidence base to support good nutritional health. AND urged Congress to fully fund these vital food, nutrition, and health programs and services.
“Investment in public health infrastructure and the nutrition safety net are critical to Americans’ health and well-being,” AND said in a statement. “The Academy will continue to advocate for nutrition and public health programs and numerous other services where registered dietitian nutritionists are improving patient health. Eliminating or underfunding nutrition programs will risk people’s access to nutritious food, which is critical to prevent and treat chronic disease. Based on the Academy’s mission and vision, the Academy urged Congress to reject the cuts in nutrition and public health programs in the current budget proposal and instead to recognize that these vital programs and services are important to keeping the nation healthy.”
“Investment in public health infrastructure and the nutrition safety net are critical to Americans’ health and well-being,” AND said in a statement. “The Academy will continue to advocate for nutrition and public health programs and numerous other services where registered dietitian nutritionists are improving patient health. Eliminating or underfunding nutrition programs will risk people’s access to nutritious food, which is critical to prevent and treat chronic disease. Based on the Academy’s mission and vision, the Academy urged Congress to reject the cuts in nutrition and public health programs in the current budget proposal and instead to recognize that these vital programs and services are important to keeping the nation healthy.”
