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Your one stop hub for training, tools and resources to inspire healthy choices and improve lives<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”32px” header_letter_spacing_tablet=”” header_letter_spacing_phone=”” header_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Reading Nutrition Labels Series includes ten stand-alone 3\u20135 minute education sessions<\/strong>. While each session can be delivered independently, presenting them in the recommended order helps participants progressively build their knowledge and confidence in reading food labels.<\/p>\n Together, these sessions provide a step-by-step approach to understanding the Nutrition Facts Label and Ingredient List, empowering participants to compare foods, recognize healthier choices, and make informed decisions that support their health goals.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether delivered in a clinic waiting room, food pantry, community event, or outreach setting, these quick conversations reinforce healthy eating habits and encourage participants to continue learning through the Food as Medicine program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ 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box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#F7AC32″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Invite participants to attend sessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”Z||divi||400″ icon_color=”#000000″ icon_width=”70px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#006A63″ border_style_all=”groove” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#F7AC32″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0Get a quick post session survey<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” 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education, or program resources, we’re here to help.<\/p>\n At Shifa Free Clinic, we are committed to delivering evidence-informed, culturally responsive, and practical nutrition education that empowers individuals and families to improve their health through food.<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you for being part of this mission.<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n Progress is more important than perfection.<\/strong> Your role is to educate, encourage, and empower participants to make healthier choices\u2014one step at a time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your one stop hub for training, tools and resources to inspire healthy choices and improve livesAbout the Reading Nutrition label Series The Reading Nutrition Labels Series includes ten stand-alone 3\u20135 minute education sessions. While each session can be delivered independently, presenting them in the recommended order helps participants progressively build their knowledge and confidence in reading food labels. Together, these sessions provide a step-by-step approach to understanding the Nutrition Facts Label and Ingredient List, empowering participants to compare foods, recognize healthier choices, and make informed decisions that support their health goals. Whether delivered in a clinic waiting room, food pantry, community event, or outreach setting, these quick conversations reinforce healthy eating habits and encourage participants to continue learning through the Food as Medicine program.Focus on one messageAsk one or two questionsUse food packages or visual aidsKeep conversation interactiveInvite participants to attend sessions.\u00a0Get a quick post session surveyExplore our collection of 3\u20135 minute nutrition education topics on Reading Nutrition labels Each session includes a ready-to-use Trainer Script and Participant Handout designed to help educators deliver engaging, practical nutrition education in any setting. These 3\u20135 minute Reading Nutrition Labels Pop-Up Education Sessions are designed to teach one simple nutrition concept […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35532,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_crdt_document":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"difl_page_category":[],"class_list":["post-23721","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAbout the Reading Nutrition label Series<\/h1>\n
🌱 Thank You for Being a Food as Medicine Educator<\/span><\/h1>\n
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