Published on: March 4, 2026
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage everyone to focus on making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits that support overall health and well-being.
This Year’s Theme: Discover the Power of Nutrition
The 2026 theme, Discover the Power of Nutrition, highlights how food and beverage choices influence your health, energy, and quality of life. It’s an invitation to explore how nutrition fuels your body and supports daily activities, lifelong health, and personal wellness.
Ways to Celebrate and Support Healthy Eating
Learn from Trusted Sources
Take time this month to explore credible nutrition information, including how nutrients affect your body and how balanced meals can support your goals. Registered dietitians and evidence-based resources can help you cut through confusing food information.
Make Small, Meaningful Changes
Simple adjustments — like choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins — can make a big difference. Planning meals, reading food labels, and preparing more meals at home are practical steps toward healthier habits.
Connect with Local Programs
Local partners like Cape Cod Cooperative Extension offer nutrition education and food access resources that support healthy eating in our community, including programs focused on food safety, nutrition guidance, and improving access to fresh, wholesome foods.
Check out the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension: Cape Cod Cooperative Extension – Barnstable County
Your Health, Your Choices
National Nutrition Month is a reminder that every eating decision matters — not just for physical health, but for overall well-being. Whether you’re trying a new healthy recipe, learning more about nutrients, or connecting with a nutrition expert, this month is a great opportunity to discover the power of nourishing foods.
To learn more and access free resources, visit the official National Nutrition Month® materials and discover tips, handouts, and support tools from trusted nutrition professionals.
Resources:
Click this link to learn about celebrating National Nutrition Month: National Nutrition Month®
Nutrition.gov – National Nutrition Information
What it offers: Science-based nutrition information from the U.S. government, including tips on healthy eating, meal planning, recipes, and printable handouts for all ages. You can also find tools and resources for basic nutrition, food safety, and shopping on a budget.
🔗 https://www.nutrition.gov
MyPlate – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
What it offers: A practical, visual approach to building balanced meals using the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy). MyPlate.gov includes tips, tools, and resources for choosing foods that help meet daily nutrition goals. (myplate.gov)
🔗 https://www.myplate.gov
Cape Cod Food Access & Nutrition Resources – Barnstable County Cooperative Extension
What it offers: A local Cape Cod resource site that compiles guides to food pantries, SNAP/HIP food incentive programs, meal sites, and healthy eating information for residents, as well as nutrition education workshops and simple recipes.
🔗 https://www.capecod.gov/departments/cooperative-extension/programs/nutrition-education-food-safety/food-access-resources/
Massachusetts WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Nutrition Program
What it offers: Details on the Massachusetts WIC program, which provides eligible families with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services — all focused on promoting nutrition for pregnant women, new moms, and young children.
🔗 https://www.mass.gov/wic-information-for-participants
