Nutrition Objectives

"By the end of this chapter you will be able to: Describe the purpose and function of nutrition recommendations; describe steps towards building healthy eating patterns; interpret the Nutrition Facts labels found on food items; describe the purpose and use of the MyPlate Planner, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Guidelines and the Pacific Food Guide. Developing a healthful diet can be rewarding, but be mindful that all of the principles presented must be followed to derive maximal health benefits."