Balanced Nutrition: A Deeper Dive
This course will guide you in understanding the vital link between nutrition and well-being. Join us on this journey to discover essential nutrition facts, the MyPlate guide, and how to make balanced, healthy choices.
Before we get started we are going to ask you a few questions. There are no “right” answers here, it is strictly to gauge you comfort and knowledge with nutrition. We will ask the same questions at the end of the course to see what you have learned.
Thank you for completing the survey. Now lets get started with the course. Here are the objectives and some frequently asked questions.
Course Objectives
- Learn about MyPlate and the five essential food groups.
- Explore the concept of a balanced diet and its importance.
- Identify what foods contain carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and their role in the body.
- Explore the world of micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals.
- Learn how to read and interpret nutrition labels effectively.
- Explore the LCFB “F2E” designation to make nutritious foods available in your pantry.
FAQ
We estimate 2 hours. It may take you a little more or less. This is a self-paced course.
There are lessons, topics, and activities. Lessons are the steps. The material within each lesson is a topic. There are also activities built-in. The course is linear, and you will need to complete everything in each lesson before it allows you to move on using the next lesson button. Click the first bullet in the activity box to get started on the lesson.
We recommend using a computer to take the course. It will be easier to view the documents embedded into the pages.
