Understanding Food Marketing Buzzwords
Decoding Food Labels: Making Informed Choices for Your Family’s Nutrition
The food industry is filled with marketing terms designed to influence consumer choices—but what do they really mean?
In this course, Registered Dietitian Franco Lopez from InDependent and Fuel the Homefront breaks down common food marketing buzzwords to help military families make informed decisions about the foods they purchase.
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How to interpret terms like "No Sugar Added," "Made with Real Fruit," "Whole Grain," and "Non-GMO."
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The truth behind organic labeling and pesticide exposure in produce.
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What terms like "Grass-Fed," "Hormone-Free," and "No Antibiotics" mean for meat products.
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How to identify misleading food labels and navigate grocery shopping with confidence.
Mini-Course curriculum
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Pre-Course Participant Questionnaire
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Understanding Food Marketing Buzzwords
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Test Your Knowledge
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Post-Course Participant Questionnaire
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About this course
- Free
- 4 lessons
Instructors
Franco Lopez III, RD CDCES
Nutrition Expert
[email protected]
A seasoned Clinical Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, Franco is dedicated to guiding individuals toward Type II diabetes remission and optimal metabolic health. As the owner and founder Veterans’ Vanguard, his mission is to strengthen the health of individuals by optimizing blood sugar function for extended, high-quality, and functional lives.
A Note of Gratitude
This free course is made possible by a generous donation from Newrez. Their mission is to serve and support the military and veteran community by eliminating barriers to homeownership, and with every mortgage they facilitate, they pledge to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who serve our nation. Without their support, this course would not be possible.
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Imagine shopping with confidence and clarity.