National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month in Schools
Choose MyPlate – National Nutrition Month
Action for Healthy Kids – National Nutrition Month
MyState MyPlate toolkit for teachers
Coloring Page for Kids – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition Tip Sheets – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition Sudoku for Kids – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Other Ideas:
Host a Taste Test – a great way to encourage students to try new foods.
Promote nutrition through existing communication channels such as the school website and social media, school newsletters and morning announcements.
Be a Water Campaign Champion for Your School
Encourage students to eat breakfast. It activates our brains, gives us energy, and makes us alert. Eating a healthy well balanced breakfast also helps us continue making good choices throughout the day.