Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

National Academy of Sports Medicine via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/understanding-food-labels-and-portion-sizes

Introduction

Discover how to compare ingredient lists, percent daily value, and macronutrient makeup when comparing similar food options.

Differentiate between serving and portion sizes when preparing and plating meals.

Learn how to read food and supplement labels required to make informed decisions on which to purchase and/or consume.

Compare US measuring and portion sizes with the UK and EU.

Syllabus

NASM's Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

All of us have struggled to decipher the long list of ingredients and recommendations on our food labels. This course provides a deeper understanding of labeling standards and methods for estimating food portions essential for informed decision-making and healthy eating behaviors. You will learn the foundations of reading food labels (including supplement facts labels) as well as common obstacles faced when portioning food.