A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 2024 AS “NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH” IN THE CITY OF POMONA Whereas, food is the substance by which life is sustained; and Whereas, the type, quality, and amount of food that individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their overall health and physical fitness; and Whereas, better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and longevity; and Whereas, there is a need for continuing nutrition education and a community-wide effort to enhance healthy eating practices; and Whereas, "Beyond the Table" is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2024 which serves as a reminder that eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment; and Whereas, City of Pomona and Cal Poly Pomona Department of Nutrition and Food Science encourage all Pomonans to join the campaign in an effort to achieve optimum health benefits from the transformative power of food and nutrition.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA does hereby proclaim March 2024 as “NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH”
Dated this 4th day of March, 2024