Food Labels – Deciphering The Mysteries

An important element of health is the ability to understand what is in the food we eat. Knowing how to read and understand food labels can help individuals make healthier food choices. Many consumers do not fully understand what the labels on their food means in terms of nutritional value or the way the food was produced, raised, and manufactured. With this knowledge, understanding the labels becomes easier and results in making healthy choices.

Purpose/GoalThe outcome of this course is for the learner to describe how to read a Nutrition Fact label; explain food claims in terms of nutritional value; define what “organic” means; examine the four organic principles; and identify various food labels in terms of their significance to food products.

Course Objectives – Upon completion you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe how to read a Nutrition Fact label.
2. Explain what food claims mean in terms of nutritional value.
3. Define what organic means.
4. Explain the four organic principles.
5. Identify various food labels and their significance to food products.