Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living; and

WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have degrees in nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from well-respected, accredited colleges and universities, have completed an internship and passed an examination; and

WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work throughout the community in hospitals, schools, public health clinics, nursing homes, fitness centers, food management, food industry, universities, research and private practice; and

WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim March 11, 2015, as

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

in the state of Alabama.