January


Health Observances and Holidays
National Folic Acid Awareness Week

National Council on Folic Acid

January 8-14, 2012. Folic acid is a naturally occurring B vitamin that aids in the prevention of neural tube defects in fetuses. Since it is necessary both before and during pregnancies, it is recommended that ALL women of childbearing age get the recommended amount.
Dried beans National Bean Day

Northarvest Bean Growers Association

January 6th. We're all aware that beans are affordable and nutritious, but did you know that one cup of cooked beans has 15g of fiber and 15g of protein?
Family Fit Lifestyle Month

USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.

Check out this Web page from the Food and Nutrition Information Center for resources to help families eat smart and be active. Includes activities and information for the whole family including games and recipes.
Aim for a Healthy Weight cover Healthy Weight Week

DHHS. NIH. NHLBI. Obesity Education Initiative.

Healthy Weight Week is a time to celebrate healthy living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. Use this brochure to educate the public on maintaining a healthy weight.
Photo of Soup Pot with Vegetables National Soup Month

USDA. NAL. SNAP-Ed Connection.

Browse soup recipes from our Recipe Finder Database for great ways to celebrate National Soup Month in January.
Breads and grains National Fiber Focus Month

USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.

January is National Fiber Focus Month. Dietary fiber has demonstrated benefits for health maintenance and disease prevention. Learn about the role of fiber in your body, its disease preventing properties, and the major sources in your diet on this web site.
National Oatmeal Month

Quaker Oats Company.

This Web site includes recipes, quizzes and projects, all incorporating oatmeal!
January Celebrations

Did you know? January is also...

          • Bread Machine Baking Month
          • Fat Free Living Month
          • National Wheat Bread Month
          • Prune Breakfast Month
          • National Peanut Butter Day (January 24th)