National Nutrition Month: Food Connects Us
Written by: Kristina Eggener, MS, RDN Every March, dietitians take part in National Nutrition Month®. This campaign provides awareness and nutrition education for people to make informed food choices and develop habits to meet their unique needs. The 2025 theme is “Food Connects Us”.
People around the world use food to connect to their culture, family, friends, and community.
Connect Through Food
This March, consider building connections through food in one of the following ways:
- Share a meal with others. Make a family classic or learn a recipe from a friend.
- Take a cooking class to learn new culinary skills. Check with your local VA for Healthy Teaching Kitchen opportunities or explore the VA’s Healthy Teaching Kitchen YouTube channel.
- Explore where your food comes from. Connect with local food sources through farmers’ markets, co-ops, farms, restaurants, and other locations.
- Become a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member to receive fresh produce and/or other farm products.
- Learn about seasonal produce. Add some of these foods to a personal or shared community garden.
- Slow down when eating a meal or snack. Use all of your senses to fully experience what you are eating.
- Try a new food such as kale, almonds, salmon, or avocado. Dietitian approved recipes are available online.
Connect With Us
Reach out to your local VA to schedule a visit with a Registered Dietitian. VA dietitians realize many factors affect the types of foods we eat and our relationship with food. They can help you learn what foods work best for your health needs and lifestyle.
Visit nutrition.va.gov to learn more about finding healthy foods, cooking healthy meals, and viewing materials on healthy eating. Current education materials include cancer, diabetes, fiber, heart health, kidney disease, sustainable eating, weight management, and more!