Summary
Interpretation of the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) and Front of Package (FOP) label can be taught as part of a primary care clinical visit. Simplified, pictorial food label education can lead to improved food choices and health outcomes, especially for patients with limited health literacy and numeracy skills.
Featured Authors
Kate Gawlik, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP
The Ohio State University
Rosellen Roche, MD, PhD
Ohio University
Eileen Seeholzer, MD, MS
Case Western Reserve University
Mary Beth Vonder Muelen, RN, CCRC
University of Cincinnati