When is National Nutrition Month?
National Nutrition Month 2027
Mon, Mar 1, 2027 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027
The whole of March. That's in 148 days.
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National Nutrition Month is a March campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that encourages people to make informed food choices and build healthy eating and activity habits. It began as a single week in 1973.
About National Nutrition Month
Each March, registered dietitian nutritionists, schools, hospitals, grocery stores and community programs use the month to teach practical food skills: reading nutrition labels, planning balanced meals on a budget, cooking at home and managing diet for conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The Academy picks a theme each year; the 2026 theme was Discover the Power of Nutrition.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics launched National Nutrition Week in March 1973 as a public education campaign, back when the organization was still called the American Dietetic Association. As enthusiasm for nutrition education grew, the week became a month-long observance in 1980. The association, founded in 1917, took its current name on January 1, 2012, and it still runs the campaign.
Unlike many health observances, the month is not tied to a single disease. It centers on everyday habits that affect everyone, from what goes into a school lunch to how older adults keep up their appetite and strength. The Academy also celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day during the month to recognize the professionals who provide nutrition care in hospitals, clinics, schools and community programs.
Official US advice on healthy eating comes from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services update every five years. The 2025 to 2030 edition was released in January 2026.
Sources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: National Nutrition Month, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: USDA Releases 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. How we check dates.
How to mark National Nutrition Month
- Cook one new vegetable or whole-grain recipe each week of March.
- Read the Nutrition Facts label on a few foods you buy often, paying attention to serving size, added sugars and sodium.
- Plan a week of meals and a shopping list to cut food waste and save money.
- If you manage a condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or a food allergy, ask your doctor about a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist.
- Cook a meal with children and let them help choose and prepare the ingredients.
National Nutrition Month dates
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sat, Mar 1 – Mon, Mar 31 |
| 2026 | Sun, Mar 1 – Tue, Mar 31 |
| 2027 | Mon, Mar 1 – Wed, Mar 31 |
| 2028 | Wed, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 31 |
| 2029 | Thu, Mar 1 – Sat, Mar 31 |
| 2030 | Fri, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 31 |
| 2031 | Sat, Mar 1 – Mon, Mar 31 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is National Nutrition Month 2027?
National Nutrition Month 2027 is Mon, Mar 1, 2027 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027. It falls on the whole of March. In 2028, it is on Wednesday, March 1, 2028.
Who sponsors National Nutrition Month?
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the professional organization for registered dietitian nutritionists, sponsors it and chooses a new theme each year.
What is the theme of National Nutrition Month?
The theme changes every year. The 2026 theme was Discover the Power of Nutrition.
Is National Nutrition Month a public holiday?
No. National Nutrition Month is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.