Free seminar in Peoria June 12 teaches shoppers how to be food label savvy

SUN CITY, Ariz. (May 21, 2010) – Learn the tricks to reading food labels and the real story behind health claims in nutritional marketing on Saturday, June 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, inside Rio Vista Community Park. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-8600.

“Understanding Food Labels & Health Claims in Nutritional Marketing” will be presented by Shannon Parnett, RD, Clinical Nutrition Senior Manager at Banner Boswell Medical Center. Attendees will learn how to read food labels and the difference in terms used to describe nutrients in food such as "light," "low fat" and "good source of.”

“Marketing tactics used by many food companies to promote their products may confuse and mislead consumers,” Parnett said. “Understanding how to read food labels will help you make healthier choices for you and your family at the grocery store.”

Banner Boswell Medical Center and Rio Vista Recreation Center are partners in offering free health education seminars each month and a variety of healthy events throughout the year.

About Banner Boswell Medical Center
Banner Boswell Medical Center is a 430-bed, acute-care hospital located in Sun City, Ariz.. Founded in 1970, Banner Boswell offers heart services, cancer care, orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s diagnostics, emergency care, and medical and surgical services. Banner Boswell is part of nonprofit Banner Health, the leading provider of health services in the Valley with 22 hospitals throughout the West. For more information about Banner Boswell, visit www.BannerHealth.com/Boswell.

Contact:
Lisa Guinn
(623) 876-5704