March is National Nutrition Month - Beyond The Table

March is National Nutrition Month - Celebrating Nutrition, Registered Dietitians, and all that they do.

What is 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 including healing your relationship with food and working on eating disorder recovery.

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.

Celebrating National Nutrition Month with Dallas Nutritional Counseling

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).

• Find an RDN who specializes in your unique needs.

•  Receive personalized nutrition information to meet your health goals.

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.

If you or someone you know would lie to work with one of our dietitians please reach out to our office via the contact page or schedule an appointment online.

Dallas Nutritional Counseling - National Nutrition Month, Celebrating nutrition, Registered Dietitians, and all those we serve. Dallas Nutritional Counseling is a private practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive eating. Our practice specializes in nutrition counseling, nutrition therapy, and body image work.