March 4, 2026. Reno/Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is proud to celebrate National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to encourage individuals and families to make informed food choices and build healthy eating and physical activity habits that last a lifetime.
This year’s theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” highlights the important role that food and beverage choices play in supporting individual and community well-being. The foods we choose each day can help us grow, heal, and thrive.
To help residents get the most out of nutritious eating, NNPH encourages the community to:
- Choose foods from all food groups to support balanced nutrition.
- Incorporate variety within each food group to obtain a wide range of essential nutrients.
- Avoid fad diets that promote unnecessary restrictions or quick fixes. While these diets often promise rapid results, they rarely support sustainable habits and may lead to nutrient deficiencies.
Supporting Lifelong Healthy Habits in Washoe County
NNPH’s Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP) Program and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program work year-round to promote lifelong nutrition and active living throughout Washoe County.
WIC is a federal assistance program that provides nutritious foods, individualized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services. Services are available to income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children up to age five.
NNPH WIC
The NNPH WIC Program serves more than 3,100 participants in Washoe County. Among the 3,100 participants:
- 56% are children
- 23% are infants
- 21% are women
Participants receive personalized nutrition guidance tailored to their needs, whether related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, introducing solid foods, or addressing picky eating. WIC participants who need additional support will be referred to a NNPH WIC Registered Dietitian.
NNPH WIC serves clients in Reno and Incline Village. Visit our website to learn more and begin the application process, answering just a few brief questions will help determine eligibility.
NNPH CDIP
The CDIP team promotes healthy eating and active living through initiatives such as:
- Nutrition education in schools
- Grab Healthy, an initiative to expand access to healthier options in local convenience stores
- Promotion of active transportation, including walking and cycling
Community Celebration – March 20, 2026
To celebrate National Nutrition Month, CDIP will host a school-wide healthy food tasting event at Lincoln Park Elementary School on March 20, 2026, where students will sample nutritious foods and receive educational materials that support healthy eating habits during their lunch hour.
For more information about healthy eating and active living resources in Washoe County, visit: www.GetHealthyWashoe.com
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Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of four public-facing divisions: Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Population Health. More info can be found here.