Good nutrition can reduce the risk of chronic disease, help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and provide a sense of overall health and wellbeing. This course discusses the main components of a healthy diet and how to develop healthy eating habits. After completion, participants will be able to:
- Use the USDA’s MyPlate nutrition guide to identify healthy foods
- Determine the nutritional value of a food item using a nutrition label
- Describe how to replace unhealthy habits
- Identify cues for thirst, hunger and cravings
- Explain how marketing influences food choices
- List strategies to overcome the barriers to healthy living that commercial drivers face