The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Formerly the American Dietetic Association

a Publication for members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. NNM also promotes the Academy and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically based food and nutrition information.

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Themes Throughout the Years

Launched in 1973, the first "National Nutrition Week" was embraced by members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) as a way to deliver nutrition education messages to the public while promoting the profession of dietetics. In 1980, the week-long celebration expanded to become National Nutrition Month. Over the years, the theme has reflected trends and culture of the time, but has always remained true to its original purpose: "To increase the public's awareness of the importance of good nutrition and position Academy members as the authorities in nutrition."

1973

Invest in Yourself — Buy Nutrition

1994

Nutrition Fuels Fitness (Eat Right America!)

1974

Nutrition $aves

1995

Discover Nutrition Anytime, Anywhere (Eat Right America!)

1975

Food Fads Fool

1996

Enjoy the Variety of Food Choices (Eat Right America!)

1976

Improving Nutrition for the Nation

1997

All Foods Can Fit

1977

Nutrition…Foodway to Fun and Fitness

1998

Make Nutrition Come Alive (It's All About You)

1978

Nutribird Says: Eat a Balanced Diet Every Day

1999

Take a Fresh Look at Nutrition

1979

Nutribird Says: Set the Pace! Take the Food Way for Good Nutrition

2000

Food and Fitness: Health for a Lifetime

1980

To Hit Your Stride…Eat Smart

2001

Food and Fitness: Build a Healthy Lifestyle

1981

Pep Up Your Prime Time – Exercise…Eat Right…Enjoy

2002

Start Today for a Healthy Tomorrow

1982

Invest Now…Nutrition is Up

2003

Healthy Eating, Healthy You

1983

Say Yes to Less (Less Fat, Less Salt, Less Sugar) Juggle the Foods You Eat

2004

Eat Smart — Stay Healthy

1984

Everybody Wins With Good Nutrition

2005

Get a Taste for Nutrition

1985

Food — It Even Sounds Nutritious

2006

Step Up to Nutrition and Health

1986

Good Nutrition — Feel the Difference

2007

100% Fad Free

1987

Good Nutrition — A Personal Choice

2008

Nutrition: It's a Matter of Fact

1988

Choose Good Nutrition — For Today and Tomorrow

2009

Eat Right

1989

A Lifetime Decision — Choose Good Nutrition

2010

Nutrition From the Ground Up

1990

Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right

2011

Eat Right With Color

1991

Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle

2012

Get Your Plate in Shape

1992

Eat Right America! (Low-fat)

2013

Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day

1993

Eat Right America! (Food Guide Pyramid)