Overview:
World Nutrition Month is held in March of each year to spread awareness of the culture of healthy, balanced food among members of society, and to ensure that foods rich in vitamins and minerals are consumed in the daily diet to reduce the risk of vitamin and mineral deficiency.
Objectives:
- Raising awareness of the culture of healthy, balanced food, and the importance of it containing iron.
- Ensuring that society is educated about the harms and symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiency in the body.
- Knowing when to visit a doctor or specialist to obtain appropriate treatment.
Official Date:
Globally: March 1st to March 31st, 2024
Locally: Shaaban 20th to Ramadan 21st, 1445H