National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month® is an annual initiative in March designed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) to highlight nutrition through education and information.

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The National Nutrition Month theme, “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” is perfect for grain foods like bread, crackers, and tortillas. That’s because grains combine easily with other foods and flavors to create delicious, nutrient-dense, healthy meals or snacks.

How to Participate

Join ABA and the Grain Foods Foundation on social media, emails, newsletters, and other communications. Incorporate messages that underscore the essential nutrients, such as folic acid, that enriched grains require.

Follow and tag ABA on Twitter and Instagram or Facebook so we can retweet or share your message to the industry.

Use the hashtags #NutritionMonth and #MyPlate (Only applies to https://www.choosemyplate.gov/)

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Use these images along with ABA's pre-written messages below to promote National Nutrition Month.

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General Messages

Celebrate a world of grain flavors for National Nutrition Month! Go global with breads from around the world: bagels (Poland), baguettes (France), Focaccia (Italy), Rye Bread (Scandinavia), or Tortillas (Mexico) #NationalNutritionMonth

Dietary Guidelines: Whole grains are one of three foods essential to the daily plate. Get your 3 servings/day by pairing with flavorful fruit & veggies. Think whole grain muffin and berries or whole wheat tortillas with peppers, tomatoes & salsa #NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

Look to grains for nutritious meals even when food prices are high. Healthy grains like bread, buns or tortillas offer lots of creative, budget-friendly options to stretch your food dollars. For recipe ideas, check out MyPlate.gov #NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

Easy steps for a healthy, flavorful snack your kids will love: 1. Pick their favorite cracker or bread 2. Top with Sweet & Juicy Raisin Tapenade https://bit.ly/3uWEVN1 3. Watch your kids gobble them up (snag one for yourself, too!) #NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

During #NationalNutritionMonth (and every month), “make every bite count” with nutritious grain foods like whole and enriched bread. Grains are nutrient dense and are important sources of shortfall nutrients like fiber, folate, and iron #MyPlate

Grain foods, like enriched and whole grain bread, are affordable, versatile, convenient, and store easily. During National Nutrition Month, stock up on these healthy grain staples. Tip: Freeze loaves of bread, then thaw a slice at a time #NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

Comfort foods like bread provide key nutrients when families are stressed and trying to stretch food dollars. A national study by the Grain Foods Foundation found that 1/3 of Americans named bread as a comforting food during stressful times #NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

Let’s all do our part during #NationalNutritionMonth to ensure that all people at all times have access to nutritious foods. Join with the baking industry in donating food, money, or your time to help those who are food insecure #NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

Better together: Health experts recommend making ½ your grain servings whole with the other ½ enriched. It’s important to include both in the diet because fortified, enriched grains provide nutrients that whole grains alone can’t fill.#NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

Bask in the flavors of the tropics with this Cuban-style Grilled Turkey Sandwich. https://bit.ly/34OR4ZF Add a tossed salad and some fresh fruit for an easy, nutritious meal the whole family will love. #NationalNutritionMonth

For a breakfast that’s easy on the budget, try Quesadilla con Huevos https://bit.ly/34GOKEl. Flour tortillas combine with cheese, salsa, and eggs for a tasty way to start the day. Layer on the nutrition with veggie toppings. #NationalNutritionMonth #MyPlate

Physical activity is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Make sure to eat your grains every day, which, as complex carbohydrates, provide essential fuel for the body so you get a great workout. #NationalNutritionMonth

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