March is National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
This 2024 theme is "Beyond the Table" and promotes a better understanding of the food we eat and the journey it takes from farm to table. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Eat Right nutrition tip sheets.
The books and links below can help you kickstart this month’s focus with information to help you eat healthy and on a budget, ideas for meal planning, reducing food waste, and community resources.
Books to Whet Your Appetite
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- Consumer Reports - Make the best choice for your time and money with the ratings and reviews for thousands of products from shoppers and experts, money-saving advice and tips, buying guides, and videos.
- NewsBank - Read magazine and newspaper articles from over 3,700 U.S. news sources and explore healthy recipes, wellness tips, and more with NewsBank's "Health" Suggested Topic.
More Useful Links
- Goffstown Network Food Pantry
- Goffstown Public Library Seed Library
- Hannaford Dieticians
- NH Department of Health and Human Services Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
- NH Hunger Solutions
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- University of New Hampshire Yard & Garden - information on gardening, landscapes, pests, trees, food safety, wildlife and soil.