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<\/a><\/p>\nhttp:\/\/www.eatright.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n History <\/strong><\/p>\n Initiated in March 1973 as a week-long event, “National Nutrition Week” became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing public interest in nutrition. Read more in the article, “National Nutrition Month: A Brief History<\/a>.”<\/p>\n With the first “National Nutrition Week” in 1973, it was embraced by\u00a0members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a way to deliver nutrition education messages to the public while promoting the profession of dietetics. In 1980, the week-long celebration expanded to become National Nutrition Month\u00ae<\/sup>. Over the years, the theme has reflected trends and culture of the time, but has always remained true to its original purpose: “To increase the public’s awareness of the importance of good nutrition and position Academy members as the authorities in nutrition.”<\/p>\n Food and Fitness: Health for a Lifetime<\/td>\n Eat Right!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Food and Fitness: Build a Healthy Lifestyle<\/td>\n Nutrition From the Ground Up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Start Today for a Healthy Tomorrow<\/td>\n Eat Right with Color<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Healthy Eating, Healthy You<\/td>\n Get Your Plate in Shape<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Eat Smart — Stay Healthy<\/td>\n Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Get a Taste for Nutrition<\/td>\n Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Step Up to Nutrition and Health<\/td>\n Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 100% Fad Free<\/td>\n Savor the Flavor of Eating Right<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Nutrition: It’s a Matter or Fact<\/td>\n Information provided by\u00a0http:\/\/www.eatright.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" National Nutrition Month\u00ae is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. … Continue reading Themes of the New Millennium<\/h4>\n
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