National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month in the United States

Nutrition is getting enough essential nutrients - those without which a body cannot function properly and which cannot be manufactured in sufficient quantities, if at all, by the body itself.

In this context it is more to do with eating healthily. The modern diet is full of processed foods that are often eaten because they taste nice, but aren't actually much good for you. Fast food is perhaps the most notorious example of this. The tastiness is often the result of adding various supplements that can cause problems such as obesity if too much of them is consumed, such as sugar.

Fruits and vegetables are often considered to be an essential part of a nutritious and healthy diet.

Good Nutrition Month

November is Good Nutrition Month in the United States.

A healthy lifestyle is comprised of different elements, and one of these is good nutrition. It can be a lot harder to get good nutrition than might be thought, for a number of reasons.

One problem is that what is actually considered to be good nutrition changes; what is considered nutritious at one time may not be at another. In addition, we lack a lot of control over how the food we eat is grown and prepared, and determining what can be good for you from a nutrition label isn't always easy.

Getting the right nutrients in order to survive and thrive is essential, and doing your own research in this area is a good idea. Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet can be helpful, and vitamin supplements can help make up for shortfalls. Reducing the amount of processed foods consumed is probably essential.