National Nutrition Month, organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is celebrated each March. This year, the theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” which encourages people to recognize a variety of flavors and cuisines from around the world. Throughout March, the academy has provided a variety of weekly nutrition challenges that aim to appreciate our individual goals, cultures and food preferences. Celebrate your favorite traditions and experience new ones during National Nutrition Month this year.
Week One: Eat a Variety of Nutritious Foods
Each person has a unique family history and traditions that influence the type of foods and dishes that we eat. We can still enjoy our favorite dishes and make them more nutritious by including foods from all food groups and incorporating them with each meal.