Every March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1973. This observance encourages all people to make informed food choices and develop habits of healthy eating and physical activity.

For 2025, the theme is “Food Connects Us.” We all connect with food - whether it be through our cultures, our families or our friends. Remember that while food can connect us – through sharing meals or special traditions and memories – it also affects our health.

As we celebrate National Nutrition Month®, here are a few ways we can connect:

• Connect with food. Learn more about where your food comes from and explore community resources related to food. You can also learn more about meal planning, cooking and food preparation.

• Connect with a nutrition expert. Ask your primary care provider for a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in your unique needs. You can receive personalized nutrition information to meet your own health goals.

• Connect with your culture. Try out a new recipe using different ingredients or techniques, make your own favorite cultural food or try a new global flavor. When possible, share these cultural foods with your friends and family members.

• Connect across all stages of life. Learn how our nutrient needs can change with age and build that connection by eating foods from all food groups and focusing on balanced and sustainable habits.

You can learn more on The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. There are a ton of great tip sheets and handouts available. You can also find delicious recipes and watch great videos! Check out the nutrition month page to help spread the message of good health and nutrition all month long.

Sources:
Aultman Diabetes Education and Nutrition Therapy
eatright.org