Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
· Read Nutrition Facts labels to understand the properties of that food
· Determine the recommended serving of a food item
· Identify the number of calories in a single serving
· Determine the ingredients in a food item
· Interpret the info in order to select products higher in protein, calcium and vitamin D
· Interpret the info in order to select products lower in sodium, saturated fat & added sugars
Course Significance:
This course will help you understand and interpret the information on the Nutrition Facts labels on food items. It will also give you some tips for improving the nutrition of the seniors you serve, to help them increase the amounts of nutrients they frequently under-consume and limit the amounts of nutrients they often over-consume.