WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a nutrition manual to help foodservice professionals and consumers make informed, healthy choices when they are shopping for food, eating at home or dining out year-round.
While the manual mainly offers consumers a list of healthy eating strategies, it also provides convenience-store operators a look into what their consumers may purchase in their stores down the line. With retail customers demanding fresh and healthy foods now more than ever, knowing what types of offerings to include—and to exclude—can be advantageous.
The manual, Health Educator’s Nutrition Toolkit: Setting the Table for Healthy Eating, includes practical nutrition education tools and tips. Read on ...