Information & Referral: March is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month®!

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year's theme is "Nutrition from the Ground Up."

Proper nutrition is key to health, wellness and disease prevention. As noted in a previous UCPeople article, people with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by diseases such as diabetes and heart disease--both of which require proper nutrition.

ADA provides promotional materials and reading lists that can help you learn more about good nutrition. They also include a fact sheet about Diet and Autism.

Learn more about nutrition today!

Additional Resources:

• ADA Position Statement on Nutritional Needs of People with Developmental Disabilities and Special Healthcare Needs
• Nutrition and Disability
• USDA Resources on Nutrition and Disability
• American Association on Health and Disability: Nutrition Resources