DHEC wants residents to stay healthy by celebrating National Nutrition Month

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control wants residents to stay healthy by celebrating National Nutrition Month.

National Nutrition Month focuses on the important of making informed food choices.

State health officials say there are ways you can take part, for example shopping for local produce.

Use local farmer’s market to get your steps in and get some vitamin D.

You can check out DHEC’s farmer’s markets and roadside markets map to find a market near you.