Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Facts About Nutrition Labels




The nutrition label located on each and every food item,



will tell you all the information about that food. For



some however, this information isn't exactly that reader



friendly. Fear not, as it's actually easier than you



think.





Serving Size



This size is based on the amount people eat. Similar



food items will have similar serving sizes, thus making



it easier to compare 2 foods of the same category.





% Daily Value



This indicates how food will fit in a 2,000 calorie



diet. This will help you to understand if the food



has a lot, or just a little of the important nutrients.





The middle section



The nutrients you'll find listed in the middle section



are the ones that are most important to your health.



This information can help you to calculate your daily



limit of fat, fiber, sodium, and other nutrients.





Vitamins & minerals



The percent daily value found here is the exact same



as the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamins



and minerals.





Now that you know what the nutrition label actually



means, it'll be a lot easy to eat healthy. Eating



healthy is a great thing - especially when you use the



nutrition label to assist you with your food choices.


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