Nutrition. Noun. The interrelated steps by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth; the process of being nourished. (Sourced from The American Heritage Dictionary.)
Here at SacFoodies we examine all things food-related which often includes newly discovered recipes and reviews of local eateries. However, today I am taking a side-step to make a tribute to food as nourishment. Food plays an integral role in our mental and physical health – and as the adage goes, we are what we eat.March is National Nutrition Month, an annual nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). Originally launched in 1973, National Nutrition Month is a reminder about the basics of healthy eating. This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape,” which focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. For eating tips, healthy snack ideas and other nutrition information visit the National Nutrition Month website.
Enough talk. Lace up your running shoes and celebrate National Nutrition Month with a fun local event for you and the whole family!
Nutrition Fuels Fitness Race
Join the community in celebrating healthy eating and fitness with a 5K/10K race and a family fun festival. Race options include: a 5K Run, 10KRun and Kids Half-mile.
When: Sunday March 25, 2012
Where: Elk Grove Regional Park
Features:
- Separate Kids’ Fun Run
- Custom T-shirts
- ChronoTrack Disposable Tag Timing
- Awards
- Fueling Station—complimentary breakfast sponsored by local food vendors
- Family Fun Festival
Why: The race benefits the Northern Area Dietetic Association and its grant-funded childhood obesity prevention programs.
To register for the race visit: www.nutritionfuelsfitness.org