STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON NUTRITION

Janice K. Schneider, Chair, 1998

Appointed by Governor (who names chair): George W. Giese; Jean E. Guiffre; Marilyn Hunter; Jeanne P. Jones; David M. Paige, M.D.; Carolyn J. Young. Terms expire 1997.

Katherine M. Chin; Catrina Creighton; William G. Ewing; Kathryn M. Goatley; Dennis R. Zegar, Ph.D. Terms expire 1998.

Designated by Senate President: Jennie M. Forehand

Designated by House Speaker: one vacancy

Ex officio: Noreen L. Eberly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Joan H. Salim, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Katherine L. Cook, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Sheila G. Terry, designee of State Superintendent of Schools.

Contact: Sheila G. Terry

c/o Nutrition & Transportation Services Branch
Division of Business Services
State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0199

The State Advisory Council on Nutrition was created by the Governor in 1985 (Executive Order 01.01.1985.35). It was reformed in 1988 and 1996 (Executive Orders 01.01.1988.02, 01.01.1996.09).

The Council formulates State policy to provide food and nutrition services to low-income persons in Maryland. It reviews programs providing nutrition and health services, and nutrition education and training, and analyzes their success. To prevent and treat malnutrition, the Council monitors the health and nutrition of low-income persons and encourages partnerships among federal, State, local and private agencies.

The Council has nineteen members. Fifteen are appointed to two-year terms by the Governor. Four serve ex officio. The Governor names the chair.

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