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Understanding the Nutrition Label

Packaged food must have a Nutrition Facts Table that lists the calories and 13 nutrients in a specific amount of food.  You can use this information to help you compare foods and choose the one that best meets your needs. The information contained here will help you to interpret these facts to select the healthier choice.

Resources for Consumers

Consumer fact sheets
English - RGB
English - BW

French - RGB
French - BW

Chinese - Traditional RGB
Chinese - Traditional BW

Chinese - Simplified RGB (FR)
Chinese - Simplified BW (FR)

Chinese - Traditional RGB (FR)
Chinese - Traditional BW (FR)

Punjabi - RGB
Punjabi - BW

Punjabi - RGB (FR)
Punjabi - BW (FR)

Spanish - RGB
Spanish - BW

Spanish - RGB (FR)
Spanish - BW (FR)

FAQs - Four sheets of “Frequently Asked Questions” about reading food labels.
English - RGB
English - BW

French - RGB
French - BW

Resources for Health Professionals

English - Introduction
French - Introduction

English - Module I
French - Module 1

English - Module II
French - Module II

Module Supplement- Diabetes
English
French

The Complete Instructor Guide ( High Bandwidth )
English
French

Instructor Presentation Sheets
English
French

Workshop Facilitator Resources
English
French

Consumer Activity Sheets
English - RGB
English - BW

French - RGB
French - BW