Get your Plate in Shape – March is National Nutrition Month

March 1st, 2012 by Jaclyn

Every March, we recognize National Nutrition Month, a nutrition campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s campaign focuses on creating a healthy plate by making informed food choices and developing physical activity habits:

Make half your plates fruits and veggies-  Eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables during meals and snacks.

Switch to fat free or low fat milk- The calcium and vitamin content is the same as higher fat dairy products.

 Cut back on empty calories- Added sugar, salt, and saturated fats sneak into our food products. Reduce intake of soda, packaged and processed foods, and high fat desserts and fast food.

Be physically active- Move more. Find an activity you enjoy and log at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of exercise each week.

For more information visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or download this printable health tips sheet.