Presidential Spotlight - Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, seated right, and Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman have declared March to be National Nutrition Month at MSU and in the city.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, seated right, and Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman have declared March to be National Nutrition Month at MSU and in the city.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, seated right, and Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman have declared March to be National Nutrition Month at MSU and in the city.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, seated right, and Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman have declared March to be National Nutrition Month at MSU and in the city. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the annual campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Officers and advisers of the MSU Student Dietetic Association also were present at the proclamation signing. Standing, from left, are Anna Hansen, scholarship chair; Lauren Manuel, president; Brent Fountain, adviser; Leslie Carr, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Council liaison; Ali Pyron, secretary; Sylvia Byrd, adviser; Shelly Johnston, treasurer; and Kayla Proctor, vice president. Not pictured: Renee Matich, adviser.

February 28, 2013