National Nutrition Month started back in March of 1973, only then it was National Nutrition week.

 This event was created as a way to deliver nutrition education to the public.  As interest in nutrition grew, the celebration went from a week-long event to a month-long observance. The month-long event is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and focuses on showing the importance of making informed food choices. The event also focuses on developing sound eating and physical habits.