Happy National Nutrition Month 2025!

March 3, 2025

Written by UConn Dietetics Masters Student Eliza Summa

This year’s Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month theme, Food Connects Us, invites us to celebrate how food brings us closer to our friends, our families, our farmers, our cultures, and through all of that, how food brings us closer to ourselves. Food is about more than just nourishing our bodies. It is a universal language and connection point that builds community, bridges cultures, and feeds the soul.

Here are some ways you can celebrate this special month!

Build the Connection Between Food and Family

Holding more family meals is a great way to get started. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinnertime, , gathering around the table to share a food connection has many benefits. During family mealtime, caregivers can serve as positive role models and build an environment that supports healthy eating.1

Build the Connection Between Food and Health

Eating a balanced diet with plenty of variety is key for meeting one’s nutrient needs. The rainbow of fruits and vegetables, at least half of your grains as whole grains, low fat dairy, and lean and/or plant proteins are the building blocks of a healthy plate, for a healthy body. 2 Another way to connect food and your health is seeing a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). RDNs can tailor a nutrition plan specific to your needs and health goals. They play a critical part in helping people eat in a way that is positive for health and overall wellbeing.3

Build the Connection Between Food, Culture, and Your Community

Community resources can improve access to healthy foods, such as food banks and pantries.  Get involved where you can! Donations are often very appreciated. You can also visit your local farmers’ markets to learn more about how your food was grown or raised, in addition to valuable information on sustainable food production. Think about a vegetable garden or patio pot gardening in your yard this summer to provide not only food but a hands-on experience with your food.

Sources:

  1. Family Meals: Small Investment, Big Payoff https://www.eatright.org/food/planning/meals-and-snacks/family-meals-small-investment-big-payoff
  2. MyPlate: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate
  3. National Nutrition Month https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month

This material is funded by UDSA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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