I often write about the importance of nutrition for ourselves and our children and as I was researching online, came across the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that has been doing a yeoman’s job in spreading the news for many years. In 1973, the Academy created National Nutrition Month to be celebrated annually in March with the goal of providing information to help everyone make better food choices and ultimately become healthier. This year, it is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the theme "Fuel for the Future": “Eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment.”
Its website is filled with all sorts of wonderful resources for people of all ages. Specifically for children, it created the Kids Eat Right Campaign. On the website, there is a tab for just “kids” where it has articles about nutrition for children, from babies to teens.
It also has 50 ideas and ways to get involved in National Nutrition Month. I encourage you to review them and select at least one idea to do as a family.
The more nutritious food our children eat the better they will learn and ultimately perform in school. Please take some time to read some of the articles and plan out nutritious meals, including school lunches, for your children. Also, teach them so that they are aware that, when vegetables are packed in their lunches, it is not just for show!
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