How the Nutrition Facts Label Affects Food Purchases and Consumption
This continuing medical education course explores how the Nutrition Facts label and front of package labeling affect patients’ food purchases and consumption habits. It analyzes the current Nutrition Facts label, the changes that will be implemented on the new label, patient understanding of both label versions, the different types of front of package systems used internationally, and the potential impact front of package labeling has on patient behavior. This information can help clinicians develop educational interventions and counseling strategies to support their patients’ effective use and understanding of food labels.
Discussion Threads
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Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
- Identify how and when patients may incorrectly perceive information on the current and new Nutrition Facts label.
- Discuss the reasoning behind the changes to the new Nutrition Facts label.
- Explain why front of package (FOP) labeling was developed.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different FOP labeling systems.
- Educate patients about how to use the Nutrition Facts label and FOP labeling to make more healthful food choices.
FACULTY
Ann Lokuta, MPH, RDN
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PLANNERS
Jack Graham, Director, Continuing Education
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Leslie Cimei, Associate Director, Continuing Education
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Rina Allawh, MD FAAD
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Great Valley Publishing Company adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME/CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Great Valley Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Great Valley Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Great Valley Publishing adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™