[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S11359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE NUTRITION

 Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise to offer my congratulations 
to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), which is now 
celebrating its 25th anniversary.
  For over a quarter of a century, the members of CRN have been working 
to enhance the public's health by promoting wise dietary choices and 
the appropriate use of nutritional supplements. CRN's work with federal 
legislators and policy makers has helped to ensure that consumers have 
access to a variety of quality nutritional products and to accurate 
information about the health benefits of these products.
  Over 100 million Americans are using dietary supplements daily. There 
is ample--and growing--scientific evidence that dietary supplements can 
help promote good health. To cite but one example, for many years, we 
have known that use of folic acid during pregnancy can reduce the risk 
of birth defects. Now it appears it can help prevent heart disease as 
well.
  One of the most significant achievements of which I have been a part, 
as a Senator for the last 22 years, has been the passage of the Dietary 
Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. I worked closely 
with the CRN in passing this bill, and I am extremely grateful to them 
for their insights and expertise, which were integral to the success of 
this endeavor.
  I am pleased to have had such a positive relationship with CRN and 
look forward to working with this fine Association for many years in 
the future to help Americans live healthier lives. Again, my 
congratulations to the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

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