March is National Nutrition Month

Untitled by Isidor Emanuel is licensed under CC0. Are you putting your best fork forward this month? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging you to! National Nutrition Month is a campaign hosted annually by the Academy focusing on the importance of informed food choices and healthy eating and physical activity habits to in turn help you lead a healthier lifestyle. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward” reminding everyone that making just small changes in your diet habits can add up over time. Some easy recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are eating: Lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free milk products Lean meats, poultry and fish Foods low or without saturated fats, trans fats and added sugar. To begin partaking in a healthier diet, one of the most important things to do is ensure you understand nutrition labels; the Academy has written an article that explains just that as well as shares what daily value is considered low or high. To get children interested in nutrition, check out these games from ADNA by visiting “National Nutrition Month Games.” To read more about National Nutrition Month, please visit the Academy’s website. Like NNLM SCR on Facebook and like us on Twitter.
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