{"id":17826,"date":"2026-03-26T17:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=17826"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:21:26","slug":"crater-health-districts-says-healthy-choices-can-build-a-healthier-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/crater-health-districts-says-healthy-choices-can-build-a-healthier-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Crater Health Districts Says Healthy Choices Can Build a Healthier Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 26, 2026
\nMedia Contact<\/strong>: Kayla Barber, Kayla.Barber@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/strong> Rashel Charles, Rashel.Charles@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Crater Health Districts Says Healthy Choices Can Build a Healthier Community<\/strong>
\nMarch is National Nutrition Month in Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n

PETERSBURG, Va. \u2013 One in four people are living with obesity in the United States. In Virginia, it\u2019s closer to one in three<\/a> (32%). 2024, approximately 32% of Virginia adults were classified as obese<\/a>. March is National Nutrition Month<\/a>, and the Crater Health District (CHD) wants to remind you that nutrition plays a crucial role in your overall health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), only about 12% of adults reported eating the recommended 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables<\/a> per day.<\/p>\n

\u201cNational Nutrition Month is a great reminder that healthy eating starts right here in our community. When families have access to fresh foods, local resources, and practical guidance, everyone has a better chance to thrive,\u201d said Crater District Health Director, Dr. Alton Hart, Jr. \u201cOur health department is proud to offer nutrition resources and provide food boxes to help the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eating healthier can change your health outcomes. Crater Health District has implemented a variety of programs to address nutrition and food security across the state. CHD offers programs, such as the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, nutrition education and counseling, supplemental nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, health screenings and referrals, immunization referrals and monitoring, farmers market nutrition program (FMNP), and FEEDMORE resources to provide access to nutritious foods, nutrition education, and health services to thousands of Virginians each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cCelebrate National Nutrition Month with the Crater Health District WIC Program and discover how powerful good nutrition can be, said Kayla Barber, WIC Coordinator, Crater Health District. If you\u2019re pregnant, postpartum, or have a child under five, your local WIC office can connect you with nutritious foods. Rather than scroll through diet trends on social media, apply for WIC and gain access to nutrition experts. Let us help your family stay nourished, healthy, and confident on any budget.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crater Health District wants you to consider these five tips for proper daily nutrition:<\/p>\n