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Originally published:<\/strong> 2026-03-01T21:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

Discover the power of nutrition for your Whole Health<\/h2>\n

March\u2019s National Nutrition Month offers us a chance to rethink old habits and begin with new, healthy changes that focus on our Whole Health<\/a>. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cDiscover the Power of Nutrition,\u201d which helps us learn and discover how food and beverage choices can help power your day.<\/p>\n

With the help of a VA dietitian nutritionist, Veterans can learn to build healthy habits to help feel great now and in the future. VA\u2019s Nutrition and Food Services<\/a>\u2019 mission\u00a0is to care for Veterans with complete, evidence-based, nutrition care.<\/p>\n

VA facilities across the country offer Healthy Teaching Kitchen<\/a> (HTK) programs which teach Veterans and their support persons about food, nutrition and how to prepare and store balanced, healthy dishes. Classes are open to VA-enrolled Veterans and a \u201cplus one\u201d if desired (this can be a partner, family member, caretaker or anyone involved in helping you purchase and prepare food). Find more recipes and videos<\/a> to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Enjoy this month\u2019s featured recipe: Berry-Vanilla Overnight Oats<\/a>. To find more recipes, videos, podcasts and other resources, visit VA Nutrition and Food Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

VA\u2019s MOVE! Weight Management Program<\/a> can boost confidence and ability to achieve your personal health goals. Keeping a healthy weight can help you feel good and have energy to do what you love.<\/p>\n

Download the MOVE! Coach<\/a> app to engage with learning activities, watch videos and track your food, activity and weight. Read Veteran\u00a0MOVE! Stories: The Power of Change\u00a0<\/a>to be inspired and motivated for your health journey.<\/p>\n

Make healthy choices at the Veterans Canteen Service<\/h2>\n

Veterans Canteen Service<\/a>\u00a0supports the well-being of Veterans, caregivers, family members and employees through cafeterias, coffee shops and retail stores\u2014offering a variety of food and beverage choices in a comfortable setting. To see what else is in store this month, visit:\u00a0Food Courts \u2013 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) (va.gov)<\/a>\u00a0or in person at your VA facility.<\/p>\n

National Nutrition Month gives us all a chance to use the connecting power of food to develop healthful eating and physical activity habits. If you\u2019re looking to begin or continue your own path to wellness, know that you\u2019re not alone. From nutrition counseling, fitness programs and community wellness events, VA offers<\/a> a variety of support tools. Reach out, get connected and take that next step toward a healthier, happier you.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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