Nutrition Labels Enrol free

Everyday food skills

Read Nutrition Labels with Confidence

A practical guide to serving sizes, nutrients, ingredients, and informed choices

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Length
47 min
Modules
3 · 6 lessons
Level
Beginner
Format
Self-paced

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

Built for People who want to compare packaged foods and understand nutrition labels

  1. 1Find the serving size and use it to interpret the rest of a label
  2. 2Compare foods using calories and nutrients per serving
  3. 3Use percent Daily Value as a quick comparison tool
  4. 4Scan ingredient lists and identify declared allergens

Before you start

    You'll need

    • A few packaged foods with nutrition labels, or sample labels provided by the course

    Curriculum

    3 modules, one clear path

    Work through the modules in order or jump to what you need. Every module ends with a quick check of your understanding.

    MODULE 1

    Start with serving size

    2 lessons · 15 min

    Learn what the label’s serving information means and why it matters.

    • Find the serving size firstRead · 8 min
    • Scale the numbers to your portionTry it · 7 min
    MODULE 2

    Compare nutrients

    2 lessons · 16 min

    Read calories and percent Daily Value to compare foods for your needs.

    • Use percent Daily Value as a quick guideRead · 8 min
    • Spot nutrients to limit or get more oftenRead · 8 min
    MODULE 3

    Read ingredients and make a choice

    2 lessons · 16 min

    Use ingredient lists, allergen statements, and label context to make a practical comparison.

    • Scan the ingredient listRead · 8 min
    • Compare two productsTry it · 8 min
    47 min total 6 lessons Self-checks in every module

    Sample lesson

    Try a lesson before you enrol

    This is lesson 1 of module 1, exactly as it appears in the course. Flip the cards and answer the check.

    Read · 8 min

    Find the serving size first

    • Locate serving size and servings per package
    • Adjust label numbers when eating more or less than one serving

    Nutrition facts are usually listed for one serving, not necessarily for the whole package. Start by checking both the serving size and the number of servings per package. Serving size describes the amount used to calculate the label; it is not a recommendation for how much you should eat.

    If a package has two servings and you eat the whole package, multiply each per-serving amount by two. For example, 150 calories per serving becomes 300 calories for the package.

    Knowledge checkA snack has 120 calories per serving and 2 servings per package. How many calories are in the whole package?

    MC

    Your instructor

    Maya Chen

    Nutrition educator at Clear Path Learning (fictional)

    Maya teaches practical food-label literacy and helps learners distinguish label facts from marketing claims.

    • Training in community nutrition education

    Instructor and course are fictional, generated for this demo.

    FAQ

    Questions, answered

    Does serving size tell me how much I should eat?

    No. It is the amount used to calculate the label information. Your needs and portions can differ.

    Is a higher %DV always better?

    No. It depends on the nutrient. Compare the nutrient you care about and consider the full food and your needs.

    Are label rules identical everywhere?

    No. Formats and required details vary by country. Use the label system on the package you have.

    What should I do if I have a food allergy?

    Read the complete, current package label and allergen declaration. For serious allergies, follow guidance from a qualified health professional.

    Start Nutrition Labels today

    47 min of self-paced learning across 3 modules. Go at your own pace; your progress stays on your device.