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Offer a selection of fruits and vegetables cut into bite-size pieces. Ask participants to taste and vote for their favorite vegetables<br \/>\n        and fruits. <\/li>\n<li>Start a program vegetable garden by planting seeds indoors.<\/li>\n<li>Take a field trip to a local farmers market or farm.<\/li>\n<li>Highlight ethnic and cultural food traditions. Offer special menu items from international cuisines or regional foods of the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need more ideas? Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/food\/resources\/national-nutrition-month\/national-nutrition-month-celebration-toolkit\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world&#8217;s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the<br \/>\n    nation&#8217;s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. 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