Training Package on Nutrition Labelling 2014
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points I
- Get to know nutrition label and its functions
- Understand the "1+7＂ information on nutrition label
- Introduce the location of reference amount on nutrition label
Key Learning Points II
- Learn about the functions of energy and 7 nutrients
- Understand the health effects on excessive intake of fat, sugars and sodium
- Get to know the daily intake upper limits of fat, sugars and sodium
Key Learning Points III
- Get to know the reference amount on nutrition label
- Learn how to calculate nutrient intake
- Make use of "3-Step Guide to Use Nutrition Label＂ (3-Step) to see if food is suitable for ourselves
Key Learning Points IV
- Compare nutrition labels to choose food products with less fat, sugars and sodium
- If reference amounts are the same, compare nutrient content directly. If different, do the conversion before comparison
- Get to know nutrition claims
Last revision date: 12 Jan 2018
