March is recognized as National Nutrition Month.®
During this time, folks can prioritize better nutrition and take advantage of many resources that can help improve the health and nutrition of all families.
Let’s dive deeper into resources that can be helpful to you and your families in achieving the best nutrition possible.
1. ‘Food Connects Us’ from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created National Nutrition Month® in 1973.
With this year’s theme of “Food Connects Us,” the Academy’s annual campaign encourages people to make informed food choices and develop strong eating and physical activity habits.
“Health, memories, traditions, seasons and access can all impact our relationship with food. While these factors influence the foods we eat, the foods we eat also affect our health,” according to the Academy.
Individual practitioners, organizations, and others can download several different resources including tip sheets, activity handouts, and more.
Resources are also available in Spanish here.
2. ‘Eat Smart’ American Heart Association (AHA)
The AHA provides several resources on nutrition and making healthy choices.
“Finding joy in your food is the best way to stay consistent in making smart choices. Those smart eating choices can even help prevent heart disease and stroke,” according to the AHA.
Through the “Eat Smart” section of the AHA website, families can watch videos on nutrition that encourages healthy eating while enjoying food.
Participants can also sign up for bimonthly hacks and tips for eating healthy.
Several healthy and nutritious recipes are also available through the AHA.
3. ‘Water, Hydration, and Health’ from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Through the USDA, families can find a number of materials on basic nutrition:
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- Healthy Eating
- Printable Materials and Handouts
- Information on eating for exercise and sports
- Eating Vegetarian
- Water, Hydration, and Health
For example, the “Water, Hydration, and Health” page covers how to make better drink choices, rethink your drink, and address caffeine, energy drinks, alcohol and more.
Additional resources, tools, and tips on healthy eating and more are also available through the USDA’s website.
4. Bilingual Resources from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
The ODPHP highlights several other resources during National Nutrition Month® from health organizations and initiatives.
“Eating nutritious foods can help older adults manage chronic health conditions and lower their risk of serious health problems like heart attack and stroke,” according to the ODPHP.
To help older adults build and sustain healthy eating habits, the ODPHP has the Build a Healthy Eating Routine fact sheet in English and Spanish.
The ODPHP also recommends the USDA’s MyPlate for older adults, which supports the nutrition needs of people ages 60 and older.
Additionally, the Congregate Nutrition Services and Home-Delivered Nutrition Services, authorized under the Older Americans Act, provides meals to people ages 60 and older and their spouses of any age.
Learn more about accessing these nutritional services here.
How Healthy Is Your Area?
Nutrition plays a key role in ensuring the health of others.
But what about the health of your community?
With Salud America!’s Health Report Card, you can explore auto-generated Latino-focused data with interactive maps and comparative gauges.
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