Happy National Nutrition Month®!
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics deems the month of March as National Nutrition Month®. This year’s theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” honoring cultures from around the world with the intent of experiencing new and tasty ways to nourish our body. It is also a time to recognize that each of us is unique and has different goals, bodies, backgrounds, and tastes!
Over the course of the month, there will be a different focus each week to learn new skills and tactics surrounding nutrition and how to incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle.
Week 1: Eat a variety of nutritious foods each day
Week 2: See a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Week 3: Plan your meals and snacks
Week 4: Create tasty foods at home
Week 1 & 2
Eat a Variety of Nutritious Foods Each Day
During week one, we will be focusing on the importance of a varied diet as it is necessary for your body to be well-fueled and have the nutrients it requires to function. It is vital to consume a diet that contains healthful foods from all food groups. This means not cutting out whole food groups, like carbohydrates or fat – your body needs these to function properly! Instead, try to include a portion of all macronutrients in every meal: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Ideally, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables and half should be grains and protein. Doing this will result in satiety, proper nourishment, and satisfaction.
See a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
A RDN is a specialist that has extensive knowledge and education in food and nutrition and the ways that what we eat influences the health of our body. Anyone can benefit from seeing a RDN, especially if you are curious about ways to improve your health and gain inspiration on consuming a varied and diverse diet. If you live on campus, you can see Brittney Sly, Housing & Dining Services’ Dietitian Nutritionist, for free! If you live off campus, ask your doctor for a referral to a RDN and check out the programs and availability at the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center at the CSU Health Clinic. It is important to find a RDN who specializes in your unique needs and can help you meet your health goals.
Look out for more tips for the second half of March! If you’d like to learn more about National Nutrition Month 2022, click on this link:
https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month!