March Is National Nutrition Month

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(Park Hills) March is National Nutrition Month. Julie Gegg is a registered dietitian with the St. Francois County Health Center in Park Hills. The theme for the month is Celebrate a World of Flavors. She says they are promoting several ways for you to start eating more nutritious foods.

A whole list of healthy eating habits is available by calling the health center in Park Hills. You can also go to nationalnutritionmonth.org. The St. Francois County Health Center does offer free nutritional counseling.