History

“National Nutrition Week”, initiated in March 1973, was embraced by members of the American Dietetic Association (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) as a way to deliver nutrition education messages to the public while promoting the profession of dietetics. In 1980, in response to growing public interest in nutrition, the week-long celebration expanded to become a month-long observance. Read more about its past in the article, “National Nutrition Month: A Brief History.”

2019 NNM Campaign

In an effort to accommodate the diverse areas in which National Nutrition Month^® is celebrated and allow greater flexibility in the promotion of healthful messages, this year National Nutrition Month® will be honored as its own theme. This will allow the NNM campaign to focus on its original purpose, which is: “To increase the public’s awareness of the importance of good nutrition and position registered dietitian nutritionists as the authorities in nutrition.”

During National Nutrition Month^®, help the Academy achieve its vision of a world where all people thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition.

NNM Sponsor

The Academy’s mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members. With more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners, the Academy is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The majority of the Academy’s members are registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered.

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National Nutrition Month^® is the property of the Academy. Its use is encouraged, but only in accordance with the Academy’s published guidelines. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Be sure to revisit the Academy’s National Nutrition Month® website in the upcoming months for new and updated resources to help make your NNM 2019 celebration an infinite success!

For More Information

NNM inquiries should be directed to nnm@eatright.org. For media related information contact Public Relations at 312/899-4769 or media@eatright.org.