by Nutrition Assistant, Medinah Bey
According to Eatright.org, “National Nutrition Month® is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It is celebrated every year in the month of March and focuses on the importance of making healthy food choices and building physical activity habits.”
This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is to personalize your plate which means that “there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes!”
National Nutrition Month® 2021 Key Messages:
“Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day!”
- Eat healthy foods from all food groups and make your plate colorful – 20 ways to eat more fruits and veggies
- Make sure you stay hydrated with water
- Learn how to read the Nutrition Facts Label – Shop smart get facts on food labels
- Make sure you aren’t distracted when eating
- Take your time when eating and enjoy your food!
“Plan your meals each week!”
- Use grocery lists to shop for healthy foods – Eating right on a budget
- Choose healthy recipes to make during the week – Smart tips to personalize your plate
- Choose a healthy breakfast to be energized for the day – Smart tips to power up for breakfast
- Enjoy healthy snacks – Smart snacking tips for adults and teens
“Learn skills to create tasty meals!”
- Buy versatile, healthy low-cost ingredients, like canned no salt added vegetables and beans, frozen vegetables, eggs, and canned tuna
- Practice food safety at home
- Share meals with those you live with or virtually when able
- Reduce food waste – eating right to reduce food waste
- Try different flavors and foods *beware of food allergies*
For more information visit: https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month
