Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026
6:30 PM
TheraSport Physical Therapy
Washington Township
Practical Nutrition for Better Health
Confused by food labels or changing nutrition advice? This talk will simplify it.
TheraSport Physical Therapy is hosting a free nutrition education talk to help you better understand the foods you eat and make healthier choices in your everyday life.
Recent updates to national nutrition guidelines place a stronger emphasis on eating whole, minimally processed foods, increasing protein intake, and reducing highly processed foods and added sugars. Understanding these updates—along with how to read food labels—can help you make more informed decisions that support your long-term health.
This talk will focus on simple, practical strategies you can start using immediately when grocery shopping.
What You Will Learn
- How to read and interpret nutrition labels
- How serving sizes and hidden calories can affect your diet
- The difference between natural sugars and added sugars
- What ingredients to look for — and which ones to limit
- How marketing buzzwords like “natural,” “whole grain,” and “low fat” can be misleading
- Key highlights from the new nutrition guidelines, including:
- Emphasis on whole, minimally processed foods
- Increased importance of protein intake
- Reducing ultra-processed foods and added sugars
- Practical strategies for grocery shopping and choosing more nutrient-dense foods
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