National Nutrition Month® is an annual nutrition education and information campaign observed each March and sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing healthy eating habits, and encouraging daily moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The theme for 2012 is “Get Your Plate in Shape.”

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/health/Health/Nutrition/Nutrition%20Program%20Staff/EatRightGetYo.htm