DowntimeIssue 01 · Fall

Read a food label like a pro before the big holiday meal.

The science of nutrition and healthy eating · The Open University (OpenLearn) · Course 04 of 10

What you learn

  • Read food labels and the traffic-light system, and see through packaging claims
  • Work out the energy in a meal, and how calories and joules compare
  • Know the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance, and spot anaphylaxis
  • Keep a one-day food diary and use it to plan your own changes

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CostFree
Time8 weeks, 24 CPD points
LevelBeginner
You earnOpen University digital badge, plus free Statement of Participation
ProviderThe Open University (OpenLearn)

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