Understanding Food
Move from nutrient theory to the foods and labels in front of you. Learn how processing, serving sizes, sugar and preservation affect the information you see.
Build one useful idea at a time.
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Clear explanation, everyday examples, key terms, common mistakes and visible sources.
Serving Size vs. Portion Size
Clear explanation, everyday examples, key terms, common mistakes and visible sources.
Fresh, Frozen and Canned Foods
Clear explanation, everyday examples, key terms, common mistakes and visible sources.
Added Sugar vs. Naturally Occurring Sugar
Clear explanation, everyday examples, key terms, common mistakes and visible sources.
Whole and Processed Foods
Clear explanation, everyday examples, key terms, common mistakes and visible sources.
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Check the example
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