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MARCH IS:
National Nutrition Month
Each week eatright.org will be sharing healthy eating tips, videos and other information you can use to make smart food choices and “enjoy the taste of eating right.”
- Week one they will share nutrition tips for kids.
- Week two you can learn how to eat healthy while in college.
- Week three they will highlight tools to help plan healthy meals for you and your family.
- Week four they will share advice for eating healthy as you age.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Alaska ranks among the top 10 states in colorectal cancer incidence, but has one of the lowest screening rates. If you're 50 years old or older, getting a screening test for colorectal cancer could save your life.
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