What is National Nutrition Month®?

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Did you know March is National Nutrition Month®? You may be asking, "What is National Nutrition Month®?"

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. [source: American Dietetic Association]

Basically, it's a month dedicated to highlighting the importance of a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and plenty of physical activity. This year's theme is "Eat Right with Color."

During the month of March, our blog will focus on providing resources to help you get involved with National Nutrition Month®. We will post a reading list, movie list, recipes, a guide to seasonal produce, and much more! Please feel free to ask questions and leave comments. 

For more information about National Nutrition Month® and ideas for how you can get involved, click here

Contributed by GSDA Board members Shelly Guzman, RD, CD and Becky Rajcich, RD, CD