GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 1360

Short Title:  Nutrition Staff Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Lilley, Anderson, B. Ethridge, and Perdue.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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April 21, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE THE CONTINUATION OF THE NUTRITIONAL COMPONENT OF THE NEUSE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CATCHMENT AREA.
Whereas, children with developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses have special nutritional needs that directly impact on their medical and health status; and
Whereas, adequate and appropriate nutrition supports growth, immunity to illnesses, and control of chronic conditions through diet; and
Whereas, many of these conditions result in decreased dietary intake, malabsorption of necessary nutrients, a diet inadequate to support growth and feeding difficulties; and
Whereas, these problems require the skill of a specialized nutritionist to formally assess the child, formulate a care plan, and support the family in understanding the special nutritional needs of the child; and
Whereas, there is a need for a nutritionist for developmentally disabled children in the counties of Carteret, Craven, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, and Pamlico; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Human Resources, Division of Health Services, for the Developmental Evaluation Center in New Bern $40,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year and $40,000 for the 1990-91 fiscal year for the salary and programmatic expenses of a nutritionist who specializes in developmentally disabled children.
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1989.