The resolution supports designating September 8–12, 2025, as Malnutrition Awareness Week. It recognizes the work of nutrition and health professionals, meal providers, caregivers, and organizations that address malnutrition. It also highlights existing federal nutrition programs, access to nutrition counseling, research, healthy food access for children, and early identification and treatment of malnutrition. The resolution encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help implement a malnutrition care measure for adults.
The resolution expresses support for awareness and prevention efforts. It does not establish a new service or benefit for individuals. It recognizes the importance of access to nutrition programs, counseling, and healthy food.
The resolution does not provide a cost estimate or authorize spending. It supports increased funding for federal nutrition programs but does not specify an amount.
The resolution states that malnutrition affects people across ages and backgrounds, and that early identification and intervention can help reduce health care costs, hospital readmissions, and long-term complications.
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