Food and
Nutrition Knowledge

According to Canada’s Food Price Report, food prices will increase up to 6% in 2026. A family of four is predicted to spend nearly $1,000 more than last year, with a total food spending of over $17,000 per year.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:  

• Recognize the importance of meal planning and how it relates to food waste and eating a nutritious diet  
• Describe the four steps of meal planning to save time and money: deciding what to eat, making a grocery list, grocery shopping and cooking
• Navigate helpful apps and websites for meal planning and grocery shopping  

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Food package labels contain valuable information that can help consumers better understand and compare foods. But interpreting that information can be challenging.  

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:  

• Interpret the key components of a food package label, including nutrition claims, ingredient lists, the Nutrition Facts table, certification symbols and the Front-of-Package nutrition symbol
• Explain how food package labelling information can support informed food choices and reduce food waste    
• Apply nutrition labelling information to compare food products and make informed decisions based on nutritional content and dietary needs