Rochester

President's Message:

National Nutrition Month

“Nutrition from the Ground Up”

The month of March brings with it the hope of warmer weather, sunshine, and new growth.   March is the perfect month to celebrate the power proper nutrition has in our lives and the pride and passion we as dietitians have for working in the field.   We are all very aware that nutrition is a part of each person's well-being every single day.  With that thought in mind, I challenge each of you to take a moment at least once throughout the month of March to reach out to your community, family, and friends and share your knowledge and expertise of nutrition.  It can start with a simple conversation stating “Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? Is there something you would like to know about food and nutrition?” 

This year’s theme is “Nutrition from the Ground Up.”   I think this is an awesome theme as it truly brings us “back to the basics” of nutrition and emphasizes that nutrition does not have to be complicated.  I would encourage all of us to be sure to practice what we preach to our clients; to eat mainly a plant-based diet, avoid processed foods, support local farmers and food producers, and perhaps have our own garden.  I look forward to hearing and seeing the way our nutrition message is spread during this month.  If you can, join us for the 2^nd Annual 5 a Day 5K which promotes fruit and vegetable consumption as well as physical activity.  This takes place on Saturday March 13^th at the Running Room store in Rochester, MN.  Hope to see you there!

Wishing you all healthy and happy eating!

Cailie Fura, RDDA President