Supporting the designation of the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

This resolution supports the designation of the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week" to underscore the pervasive issue of malnutrition in the United States and globally. It acknowledges that malnutrition affects all ages and demographics, is linked to social drivers of health like poverty and food insecurity, and significantly increases healthcare costs and long-term complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as older adults and those with chronic diseases. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the vital contributions of registered dietitian nutritionists, healthcare providers, and community organizations in prevention and treatment efforts. It calls for increased funding for existing Federal nutrition programs , emphasizes the importance of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling access, and encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement the new Malnutrition Care Score. The resolution also highlights the value of innovative research by the National Institutes of Health and the necessity of healthy food access for children to achieve national health goals.