Western Area Massachusetts Dietetic Association
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Nutrition Public Policy
in the News
Jim McGovern (MA District 2 Rep) was interviewed on CONNECT, a weekend morning show, that was at least 15 minutes long & he summarized efforts he has been involved in to save SNAP benefits and other leadership actions he has taken.
See McGovern speak at 5:25 in the video link below!
Stay Informed: Key Public Policy Updates
Public policy in nutrition shapes the food supply, dietary guidelines, and assistance programs to improve public health and prevent chronic disease (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
Learn more about this bill, which was introduced in the legislature last month by Rep. McGovern:
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9/17/26 H.R.5439 - Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act introduced in MA congress by Re. James McGovern, 2nd district: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5439
Update on Mass legislation supporting Telehealth coverage for RDs and Licensure modernization, including a compact allowing dietitians and nutritionists to practice/receive reimbursement outside of Massachusetts.
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In July, MA legislature passed the Primary Care Bill .
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An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling (H.4340/S.716) will be attached to the Primary Care Bill.
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An Act relative to modernizing licensure of dietitians and nutritionists (H.453/S.253) MA PPP comparing the proposals for a licensure compact to RI (just passed a compact) and CA & GA.
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This is a revised link to the Compact map.
Public Policy Update from Washington D.C.
NANA (National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity) promotes, within the legislative and executive branches of government, a better understanding of the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and obesity control to the nation's health and health-care costs. In addition, NANA aims to cultivate champions for nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention in Congress and federal agencies.
