National Nutrition Month.
This nutrition education and information campaign, sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2011 is "Eat Right with Color" (www.eatright.org/nnm).
Workplace Eye Wellness Month.
When it comes to eye health, the more vision ailments employees have, the more medical care they utilize, increasing health care-related expenses, according to event sponsor PBA. Employers are encouraged to contact the organization for information on they Healthy Eyes Vision Wellness Program, promoting good vision in the workplace. For additional information see the PBA Web site (www.preventblindness.org).