Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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March 11, 2020
WHEREAS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are the food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living; and,
WHEREAS, RDNs have earned a degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from an accredited college or university; and,
WHEREAS, RDNs have completed coursework specific to the field and an accredited supervised practice program and passed a national certification examination; and,
WHEREAS, RDNs use their nutrition expertise to help individuals make positive lifestyle changes; and,
WHEREAS, good nutritional habits and a healthy lifestyle are the means to a favorable quality of life, and an RDN is a credentialed expert qualified to provide such information; and,
WHEREAS, RDNs work throughout the community in hospitals and healthcare facilities, schools, community and public health settings, food and nutrition industries, universities, research areas, and private practices; and,
WHEREAS, RDNs are advocates for advancing the nutritional status of the citizens of Michigan;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 11, 2020, as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day in Michigan.