Now is the time to prepare your nutrition education outreach activities for the March 2004 National Nutrition Month®. The American Dietetic Association sponsors this month-long nutrition education and information campaign annually. The campaign is designed to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
The slogan for this year's event is "Eat Smart, Stay Healthy." The theme is meant to reinforce the importance of nutrition, along with physical activity, as a key component of health. The following are the key points of "Eat Smart, Stay Healthy."
- Healthful eating helps you get the most out of life.
- Individual needs and preferences determine your personal food choices.
- Actively pursue variety. Expand your range of choices and explore new tastes, within and among food groups.
- Make moderation your goal—you decide how much and how often. Healthy eating doesn't mean feeling deprived or guilty.
- Develop a personal fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. The key is to find a variety of activities that you enjoy.
Many nutrition communicators schedule presentations and workshops or write newspaper and magazine articles on the benefits of healthful eating and physical activity using National Nutrition Month. as a springboard.
To help you get a head start on the March 2004 National Nutrition Month®. events, the International Food Information Council Foundation has included as a special insert in this issue of Food Insight a Publications List with numerous nutrition and food safety education materials that are ideal for use with National Nutrition Month. activities. You can use the Publications List to order the materials for your outreach planning. By ordering now, you'll be assured of receiving the materials you need in plenty of time for the National Nutrition Month®. celebration of one of life's greatest pleasures: enjoying a variety of delicious and healthful foods. Some of these materials are also available online at http://ific.org.
