March is National Nutrition Month! The 2023 theme is "Fuel for the Future," highlighting the importance of fueling our bodies at every age and eating with the environment in mind.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, offers the following tips for maintaining a diet made up of sustainable, environment-friendly choices:
In addition, the Academy provides resources to guide you in making healthy choices, including:
More resources to help with planning healthy meals and snacks are available at Eat Right.
Visit the ADPH Nutrition and Physical Activity program to learn more about the benefits of proper nutrition.
Nutrition and Dietetic Professionals
National Nutrition Month is a great time to celebrate the work of nutrition and dietetic practitioners. Who are these professionals and what is it they do?
As a profession, dietetics dates back to 1917 when the government sought to conserve food and improve the public’s health and nutrition during World War I. This focus on improving the nutritional well-being of the public and supporting food and science-based information remains the focus of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
While hospitals and nursing homes are traditional settings for dietitians and nutritionists, they can be found working in a variety of roles, such as representatives for food and drug companies; in research and development; and providing one-on-one nutritional counseling.
In Alabama, nutrition professionals can be found working in government at the state and local levels:
Learn more about the vision, mission, and principles of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Linda S. Jennings, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Alabama Department of Public Health