County Programs Recognize National Nutrition Month®

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is ”Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.”

The registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) at Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services present programs about healthy diets at senior centers and nutrition sites throughout the year.  But they always schedule a series of special programs every March that tie in with the annual theme.

National Nutrition Month is an annual education and information campaign presented by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Its purpose is to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, which the academy also celebrates in March, is to increase awareness of RDNs as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services.  They are the professionals who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions and everyday language to help people enjoy healthy lives.

The programs at local senior nutrition sites are listed below. Seniors do not have to live in a community to attend its program, but reservations are required.  

Tuesday, March 18
National Nutrition Month Program
Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center
1288 Boston Post Road, Larchmont
12:30 p.m.
Call (914) 381-7819 for lunch reservations.

Tuesday, March 18
National Nutrition Month Program
WJCS Senior Nutrition Program
550 N. Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon
12:45 p.m.
Call (914) 668-4350 for lunch reservations.

Wednesday, March 19
National Nutrition Month Program
Port Chester Senior and Community Center
222 Grace Church St., Port Chester
11:00 a.m.
Call (914) 939-4975 for lunch reservations

Wednesday, March 19
National Nutrition Month Program
White Plains Senior Nutrition Program
At the White Plains Community Center
65 Mitchell Place, White Plains
12:15 p.m.
Call (914) 422-1423 for lunch reservations.

Monday, March 24
National Nutrition Month Program
Dobbs Ferry Senior Nutrition Program
at the Embassy Club
60 Palisades Ave., Dobbs Ferry
12:00 noon
Call for (914) 693-0787 for lunch reservations.

Tuesday, March 25
National Nutrition Month Program
Muriel Morabito Senior Center
29 Westbrook Drive, Cortlandt
11:15 a.m.
Call (914) 528-1572 for lunch reservations.

Friday, March 28
National Nutrition Month Program
Yorktown Senior Nutrition Program at the
Yorktown Community and Cultural Center
1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights
12:00 noon
Call (914) 962-7447 for lunch reservations.