Nutrition Facts Labels at The Gathering Place

March 8, 2023 10:00AM - 11:30AM

The Gathering Place Senior Center, 10542 Main Street, Honor, MI 49640

Contact: Caitlin Lorenc

How do you read a nutrition facts label? What are the important sections to focus on?

In today’s world it can be hard to trust if our food is healthy or not. This informational class will teach you how to read the Nutrition Facts labels on foods and quickly determine if it is healthy or not.

If you are interested in attending this class, attending other MSU Extension programming, or want to learn more about health and nutrition, please contact Caitlin Lorenc at lorencca@msu.edu.

 

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