National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created over 50 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table,” which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It also describes the various ways we eat and includes sustainability. Below are some ideas on how to celebrate (Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month®!
– As a family, commit to trying a new fruit or vegetable each week during National Nutrition Month®.
– Give family members a role in meal planning and let them pick out different recipes to try.
– Plan to eat more meals together as a family during National Nutrition Month®.
– If you watch TV, take breaks during commercials to be physically active.
– Practice mindful eating by limiting screentime at mealtime — including phones, computers, TV and other devices.
– Try more meatless meals — choices like beans and lentils are versatile plant-based protein sources that work in a variety of dishes.
– Let everyone help with food preparation — a skill for people of all ages. If you have kids, there are age-appropriate tasks they may enjoy learning how to do.
– Bring out the flavors of food by trying new herbs, spices or citrus fruit such as lemon or lime.
– Take the guesswork out of healthy eating by working with a registered dietitian. Set realistic goals, create an action plan, get started off on the right foot and receive guidance along the way.