Food Connects Us

National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, this campaign focuses on spreading the news of nutrition with the intent of encouraging the public to learn how to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits.

The goal of National Nutrition Month is to educate individuals about the significance of adopting healthy eating habits and ensuring proper nutrition for the sake of maintaining an optimal and wholesome lifestyle. This year’s theme is Food Connects Us. The theme stresses the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits, emphasizing the role of nutrition in connecting people and communities. The theme also highlights the idea that food plays a vital role in bringing people together, whether through shared meals, cultural traditions, or simply the act of preparing and enjoying food together.