Make smart, informed dietary choices

Today is March 1. To most people it’s just the beginning of the month, just another day. But to dietitians and other health related individuals it’s the start of National Nutrition Month, a month dedicated to educating others on nutrition and promoting healthy eating habits.

This month-long campaign was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetics Association) and focuses on the importance of making smart, informed food choices and gives people the knowledge and motivation to start developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

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