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National Nutrition Month 2024 theme Beyond the Table, a campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

This year's theme is "Beyond the Table," which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets — and even home food safety and storage practices. It also describes the various ways we eat — not only around a dinner table, but also on the go, in schools and restaurants, at games and events. This theme also includes sustainability, for instance, decreasing food waste from school and work to home and beyond.

A registered dietitian nutritionist can help you create healthy habits that are sustainable and suit your unique needs!
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National Nutrition Month® Weekly Messages

Week 1: Stay nourished on any budget.

  • Learn cooking, food preparation and meal planning skills.
  • Use a grocery list and shop sales when purchasing food.
  • Learn about community resources such as SNAP, WIC and local food banks.
  • Practice home food safety.

Week 2: See a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

  • Ask your doctor for a referral to an RDN.
  • Find an RDN who specializes in your unique needs.
  •  Receive personalized nutrition information to meet your health goals.
  • Learn about the many ways RDNs can help people live healthier lives.

Week 3: Eat a variety of foods from all food groups. 

  • Include your favorite cultural foods and traditions.
  • Eat foods in various forms including fresh, frozen, canned and dried.
  • Experiment with recipes using different ingredients.
  • Try new foods or global cuisines.

Week 4: Eat with the environment in mind. 

  • Get creative with leftovers and ways to reduce food waste.
  • Enjoy more plant-based meals and snacks.
  • Buy foods in season and from local farmers when possible.
  • Grow food at home or in a community garden.
National Nutrition Month Social Media Toolkit

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Social Media Toolkit

Spread the word about National Nutrition Month® on social media with this interactive toolkit! It includes Twitter chat promos, hashtags, cover photos and shareable graphics with sample messaging in English, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

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Celebrate National Nutrition Month®

Find new ways to go Beyond the Table to eat more healthfully anywhere — and with sustainability in mind! Families, schools, offices, communities and more... everyone is invited to celebrate food and its role in health and wellness.
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2024 National Nutrition Month products

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Promotional Items

Check out this year’s National Nutrition Month® product catalog. Choose from fun celebration kits, handy cooking utensils, drinkware and even cozy attire featuring the colorful Beyond the Table theme and logo.
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