How to decode nutrition labels for a healthier home? Listen to Rebecca on the Household Management Science Insights Podcast
- Dr Rebecca Luong
- May 27
- 2 min read
In today’s world, there are countless products vying for our attention on supermarket shelves, and it can be very daunting trying to wrap our minds around all the nutritional labels. Many people are trying to make more conscious decisions about what they put in their body, but are struggling with the fine print. So how can we best navigate this?
On this episode of the Household Management Science Insights Podcast, get to know Dr Rebecca Luong who will cover everything on decoding nutrition labels for a healthier household:
Common misconceptions about nutrition labels
Definition of household management, nutrition and their relationship
How often to have 'sometimes foods'
What is on nutrition labels and what people should look out for
Ingredients lists
Energy and nutrients on the nutrition information panel
Serve sizes
How to compare two similar products
What do claims mean such as low fat, gluten-free, low glycaemic index (GI)
Health Star Rating in Australia, what it means and how to use it to compare across products in the same category
Different names for sugar, fat and salt used in ingredients lists
Meal planning: How to work out the amount of foods to buy to cook nutritionally balanced meals
Dr. Rebecca Luong: Decode Nutrition Labels for a Healthier Home | On the House | #78
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Australian Dietary Guidelines companion resources mentioned on the podcast, showing foods and the amounts to consume daily to help meet nutritional requirements according to age and gender, for adults and children. (Please note: The Australian Dietary Guidelines are currently being updated. However, worldwide there are similar guidelines and the five food groups shown are included in healthy dietary patterns known to reduce risks of chronic disease).
