Continued Threats to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act<http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/news-center/on-the-pulse-of-public-policy/from-the-hill/congress-passes-bipartisan-budget-act> last week. The next step is to determine how much money will be allocated to programs; however, lawmakers have also included controversial policy riders, one of which limits the scientific process<http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/media/press-releases/public-policy/academy-urges-congress-to-continue-science-based-development-and-scope-of-dietary-guidelines> that creates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Learn more<http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/news-center/on-the-pulse-of-public-policy/from-the-hill/threats-to-the-dga> about the DGA policy riders and what they mean for our profession. Continued Threats to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act<http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/news-center/on-the-pulse-of-public-policy/from-the-hill/congress-passes-bipartisan-budget-act> last week. The next step is to determine how much money will be allocated to programs; however, lawmakers have also included controversial policy riders, one of which limits the scientific process<http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/media/press-releases/public-policy/academy-urges-congress-to-continue-science-based-development-and-scope-of-dietary-guidelines> that creates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Learn more<http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/news-center/on-the-pulse-of-public-policy/from-the-hill/threats-to-the-dga> about the DGA policy riders and what they mean for our profession. Senate and House 2016 Legislative Calendars Released The calendars reflect the days that the Senate and the House of Representatives will be in session in Washington, D.C. as well as the days for state work periods. Click here<http://www.majorityleader.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2016_ANNUAL_CALENDAR.pdf> to access the House 2016 Legislative Calendar. Click here<http://www.senate.gov/legislative/2016_schedule.htm> to access the Senate 2016 Legislative Calendar. From Eat Righty Weekly: Institute of Medicine Holds Two-Day Workshop on the Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging The Institute of Medicine held a two-day workshop on October 29th and 30th looking at research, policies and best practices around the role of nutrition in healthy aging. The Academy participated as part of the Planning Committee<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/38089/26226065/50102/44/> for the workshop. The workshop recording can be found here<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/38089/26226065/50103/45/>, and slides will be made available in coming weeks. Learn more about the new Root Cause Coalition<http://mailer.eatright.org/t/38089/26226065/50104/46/> announced at the workshop and its multi-sectorial approach to address food insecurity. Judy Klavens-Giunta,RDN Policy and Advocacy Leader Public Health Community Nutrition Practice Group -- . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
