March is National Nutrition Month! This annual campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics brings our attention to the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year, the theme for National Nutrition Month is Beyond the Table. This theme addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition while acknowledging that we don’t always eat at home, around a table. No matter where you eat – at home, work, or school, at an event or social gathering, or on-the-go – there are ways to make healthy choices that fit your budget, preferences, and lifestyle.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has compiled A Month of Tips for Eating Healthy on the Run for National Nutrition Month. In addition to this tip sheet, you can visit the National Nutrition Month resource page to find tips for smart snacking, plant-based eating, reducing food waste, planning meals, and eating healthy on a budget. For some nutrition-themed fun, you can also download National Nutrition month activity sheets including a coloring page and word search.
Some additional ideas for celebrating National Nutrition Month include:
- Trying a new fruit or vegetable each week.
- Giving family members a role in meal planning and letting them pick out different recipes to try.
- Planning to eat more meals together as a family.
- Exploring food recovery options in your community to reduce food waste.
- If you watch TV, taking breaks during commercials to be physically active.
- Practicing mindful eating by limiting screentime during mealtime.
- Trying more meatless meals. Beans, peas, and lentils are versatile plant-based protein sources that work in a variety of dishes.
- Letting everyone help with food preparation — a skill for people of all ages. If you have kids, there are age-appropriate tasks they may enjoy learning how to do.
- Bringing out the flavors of food by trying new herbs, spices, or citrus fruits like lemon or lime to season dishes.
What will you do to celebrate National Nutrition Month? Let us know by leaving a comment below!
Written by Jenny Lobb, MPH, RDN, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County
Reviewed by Alexus Masterson, MPH, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Muskingum County
Sources:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2024). National Nutrition Month. https://www.eatright.org/about-national-nutrition-month
Klemm, S. & Kohn, J. (2024). 50 Ideas to Get Involved in National Nutrition Month. https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/awareness-campaigns/50-ideas-to-get-involved-in-national-nutrition-month
August 30, 2025
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March is National Nutrition Month! This annual campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics brings our attention to the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year, the theme for National Nutrition Month is Beyond the Table. This theme addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition while acknowledging that we don’t always eat at home, around a table. No matter where you eat – at home, work, or school, at an event or social gathering, or on-the-go – there are ways to make healthy choices that fit your budget, preferences, and lifestyle.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has compiled A Month of Tips for Eating Healthy on the Run for National Nutrition Month. In addition to this tip sheet, you can visit the National Nutrition Month resource page to find tips for smart snacking, plant-based eating, reducing food waste, planning meals, and eating healthy on a budget. For some nutrition-themed fun, you can also download National Nutrition month activity sheets including a coloring page and word search.
Some additional ideas for celebrating National Nutrition Month include:
What will you do to celebrate National Nutrition Month? Let us know by leaving a comment below!
Written by Jenny Lobb, MPH, RDN, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County
Reviewed by Alexus Masterson, MPH, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Muskingum County
Sources:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2024). National Nutrition Month. https://www.eatright.org/about-national-nutrition-month
Klemm, S. & Kohn, J. (2024). 50 Ideas to Get Involved in National Nutrition Month. https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/awareness-campaigns/50-ideas-to-get-involved-in-national-nutrition-month