Obesity and Diabetes

As Presidential Debates Approach, American Dietetic Association Says Prevention is Key to National Health-Care Reform

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, September 22nd, 2008

In advance of the first 2008 Presidential candidates' debate later this month, the American Dietetic Association, the nation's largest association of food and nutrition professionals, is calling for reform of the nation's health-care system that begins "by integrating prevention into health care."

"Whoever wins the 2008 Presidential election must make health-care a priority and work with the 111th Congress to enact meaningful reform," said registered dietitian Evelyn Crayton, a professor and assistant director of family and community programs at Auburn University and a member of ADA's Board of Directors.

Crayton was one of three experts invited to...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2008-09-22)

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