TN HJR0149

Non-binding resolution expressing concern about metabolic health in Tennessee, where 65% of citizens are overweight or obese, 43.5% report feeling anxious, and 761,000 individuals have Type 2 diabetes with 51,000 new cases annually

Identifies an "unholy trinity" of ultra-processed food ingredients blamed for poor health outcomes: simple carbohydrate processed grains, refined sugars (including high fructose corn syrup), and industrial seed/vegetable oils

States industrial seed oils (corn, safflower, soybean, canola, etc.) make up 20% of the American diet and are linked to inflammation, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, and gut microbiome damage

Promotes minimally processed foods, regular exercise, adequate sleep, outdoor activities, and social time as beneficial for physical and mental health

Resolves that the General Assembly acknowledges the importance of sharing this metabolic health information with Tennesseans under the goal to "Make Tennessee Healthy Again"