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Food Connects Us, 2025 National Nutrition Month, 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 "Food Connects Us." Food is a connecting factor for many of us. Food connects us to our cultures, our families and our friends. Sharing a meal is an opportunity to learn about its preparation, who made it and where the ingredients were sourced. Health, memories, traditions, seasons and access can all impact our relationship with food. While these factors influence the foods we eat, the foods we eat also affect our health.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered (NDTRs) play a critical role in helping people understand the connection between the foods individuals and communities eat, and how these foods impact health throughout life.

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National Nutrition Month® Weekly Messages

Week 1: Connect with Food.

  • Learn cooking, food preparation and meal planning skills.
  • Explore where your food comes from.
  • Learn about community resources such as SNAP, WIC and local food banks.

Week 2: Connect with a Nutrition Expert.

  • 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.

Week 3: Explore the Connection Between Food and Culture. 

  • Experiment with recipes using different ingredients or cooking techniques.
  • Include your favorite cultural foods and traditions or try new global flavors.
  • Enjoy your meals with family or friends, when possible.

Week 4: Build the Connection Across All Stages of Life. 

  • Learn how nutrient needs may change with age.
  • Include healthful foods from all food groups.
  • Focus on balanced and sustainable eating habits.

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Social Media Toolkit

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

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Shop the official 2025 National Nutrition Month® product catalog for celebration kits to use for events or in classrooms, cooking utensils, drinkware, tote bags, attire and much more.
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