A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

This Senate resolution (S. Res. 378) expresses support for designating the week of September 8–12, 2025, as “Malnutrition Awareness Week.” It frames malnutrition as a widespread, cross-cutting problem tied to social determinants of health such as poverty, access to care, and health literacy, and it highlights disproportionate impacts on communities of color, older adults, infants, and people with chronic illnesses. The resolution calls for recognition of nutrition professionals and care providers, ongoing support and funding for federal nutrition programs, and strengthened partnerships with community organizations to prevent and address malnutrition, especially in underserved areas. It also encourages access to medical nutrition therapy under Medicare, nutrition counseling for vulnerable groups, and continued NIH research on the links between diet, the microbiome, and chronic disease. A key operational request is for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement the Malnutrition Care Score as an electronic clinical quality measure for adults 18 and older. In short, the measure is a statement of support and guidance to federal agencies and stakeholders aimed at raising awareness and advancing nutrition care and prevention across the lifespan, with emphasis on vulnerable populations and the need for data-driven, coordinated action.