National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month. This campaign is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) and is bring awareness to eating and activity habits that promote good health. This website has great resources for all ages and educators, available free to the public. There you will find recipes, information about snacks, food groups, nutrients, shopping, food labels, games and activities: http://www.eatright.org/nnm/content.aspx?id=5342

Also visit the USDA’s website for more information for consumers and professionals. You will find health tips, recipes, activity and calorie trackers, information for special populations such as pregnant and lactating women, preschoolers, dieters, etc.  http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Make 2012 the year YOU become healthy.