March 2020 Social Media Topic: National Nutrition Month

March Social Media Topic: National Nutrition Month

1. March is #NationalNutritionMonth. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. See how small, practical changes can add up to big wins over time: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=A8KsDHCPrwY&index=1&list=PL8wgGeKVh_7d4x7icBCNj99MsachAAChi 

2. About 60 percent of your body is made of water — hydration is important! Learn more about how much water you need each day and how to hydrate healthfully: https://sm.eatright.org/WaterNeeds #NationalNutritionMonth

3. Eating right is just as important at home and when dining out. Learn to be menu-savvy at restaurants with these helpful tips: https://sm.eatright.org/diningout #NationalNutritionMonth

4. Enjoying family meals at home can be rewarding, cost-effective and healthful! Use these cooking techniques to enhance the flavors of your foods without added fat, salt or sugar: https://sm.eatright.org/enhanceflav #NationalNutritionMonth 

5. Need some advice on how to improve your nutrition? The Y offers nutritional consultations, weight loss programs and more that help you develop a plan for sustainable, long-term changes! #NationalNutritionMonth

Additional Resources and Information

• Nutrition Month images (Google Drive)

• Nutrition Month information toolkit from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• Information on how to start from ChooseMyPlate.gov