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This concurrent resolution urges the Director of Health and the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to encourage hospitals and prisons to offer healthier food options. Specifically, the resolution recommends focusing on minimally-processed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and non-dairy beverages, instead of ultra-processed foods with artificial additives. The resolution highlights multiple benefits of this dietary approach, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, supporting local farmers, promoting Native Hawaiian cultural practices, and potentially reducing carbon emissions. The recommendation is based on medical research showing that such a diet can lower the chances of developing serious health conditions, as endorsed by organizations like the American Heart Association. Additionally, the resolution notes the importance of providing non-dairy options, particularly for lactose-intolerant populations, and emphasizes the potential for saving taxpayer money by promoting healthier eating in state-controlled institutions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=101&year=2025