STILLWATER — National Nutrition Month in March is a time to focus on making informed food choices and developing habits around healthy eating and physical activity, according to OSU Ag communications.
Oklahoma ranks as one of the top 10 states for obesity, cardiovascular deaths and physical inactivity. Good nutrition is the cornerstone to help modify poor food choices and get on the road to better health, OSU said in press release.
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