During the month of March, Philabundance joins the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Each year, National Nutrition Month is an opportunity to learn about making informed food choices and develop healthier eating and physical fitness habits.
This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” Nutrition has the power to help communities thrive by providing access to healthier options and building habits to feel great. Each week, the National Nutrition Month campaign focuses on different topics to support this theme.
Week 1: Power Your Day with Nutrition
- Choose healthy foods from all food groups.
- Alternate your food choices for a variety of nutrients.
- Avoid fad diets that promote unnecessary restrictions.
Week 2: Find Advice Backed by Science
- Find accurate sources for nutrition information.
- Meet with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) who specializes in your unique needs.
- Receive personalized nutrition information from an RDN to meet your health goals.
Week 3: Stay Nourished on Any Budget
- Learn cooking and meal preparation skills that work for your resources.
- Locate community resources such as SNAP, WIC, and local food banks.
- Advocate for nutrition policies that serve you, your family, and your community.
Week 4: Feel Good with Healthy Habits
- Reduce the risk of foodborne illness with home food safety.
- Plan in advance to avoid mealtime stress.
- Include physical activity in ways that work for you.
Learn more about National Nutrition Month.
Outside of National Nutrition Month, Philabundance promotes better health and wellbeing through the Good Food Policy. This policy ensures that individuals and families have access to high quality foods that adhere to four pillars: nutritious, culturally responsive, equitably sources, and accessible.
