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.
