Bill > HRes712

This resolution expresses support for designating September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day" while highlighting the critical role of nutrition in healthcare. The resolution acknowledges that nutritious food can be an effective medical intervention for preventing, managing, and treating certain health conditions, and recognizes that chronic diseases—which cost the United States trillions of dollars annually—can be significantly impacted by diet. The resolution calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct ongoing scientific research about food as medicine, collaborate with the Department of Agriculture, and work with healthcare practitioners to integrate food-based interventions into medical treatment plans. Specifically, the resolution urges recognition of healthy food's importance in Americans' well-being, emphasizes food as a healthcare tool, and supports expanding research and implementation of food-based medical strategies across diverse populations. By doing so, the resolution aims to underscore the potential of nutrition as a cost-effective approach to managing health and reducing healthcare expenses associated with chronic conditions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/712/all-info