National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month 2007® — Fact Sheet

Purpose
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. NNM also promotes ADA and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically-based food and nutrition information.

History
Initiated in March 1973 as a week-long event, "National Nutrition Week" became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing public interest in nutrition.

Sponsor
The American Dietetic Association's mission is to promote optimal nutrition and well being for all people by advocating for its members. With nearly 65,000 members, ADA is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The majority of ADA's members are registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered.

Service Mark
National Nutrition Month® is the property of the American Dietetic Association. Its use is encouraged, but only in accordance with ADA's published guidelines. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Further Information
NNM inquiries should be directed to statemedia@eatrightlouisiana.org.