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H. R. No. 306 As Introduced

As Introduced

130th General Assembly

Regular Session

2013-2014

H. R. No. 306

Representative Heard

Cosponsors: Representatives Ramos, Budish, Foley, Antonio, Barborak, Lundy, Phillips, Reece, Ashford, Fedor, Williams

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the problem of malnutrition and its impact on health outcomes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

       WHEREAS, A significant percentage of hospital patients are malnourished upon admission; and

       WHEREAS, Leading health and nutrition experts agree that nutrition status is a direct measure of patient health; and

       WHEREAS, Good nutrition and good patient health can keep people healthy and out of institutionalized health care facilities, thus reducing health care costs; and

       WHEREAS, Scientific research demonstrates that good nutrition beginning before birth and extending throughout childhood is critical to healthy growth and development; and

       WHEREAS, Malnutrition is particularly prevalent in vulnerable populations, such as older adults, hospitalized patients, minorities, the poor, and children; and

       WHEREAS, Access to nutritious food is critical in restoring and maintaining lean body mass, which improves clinical outcomes, reduces health care costs, and keeps people and their communities healthy; now therefore be it

       RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, in adopting this resolution, recognize the complex problem of malnutrition and its impact on health outcomes; and be it further

       RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the Governor and the news media of Ohio.