Food Labels

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What is a food label?

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A food label is a panel on packaged food that provides information about the nutritional content, ingredients, and serving size of the product.

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What information can you find on a food label?

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You can find information about serving size, calories, total fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and ingredients.

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What does 'serving size' mean on a food label?

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Serving size is the amount of food that is typically consumed in one sitting, which helps determine the nutritional information per serving.

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How do you calculate the total calories in a package?

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Multiply the calories per serving by the number of servings in the package.

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What does 'calories from fat' indicate?

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'Calories from fat' indicates how many of the total calories in a serving come from fat.

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What is the significance of the % Daily Value on a food label?

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The % Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet, based on a 2,000 calorie daily intake.

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What does it mean if a food label says 'low fat'?

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A food is considered 'low fat' if it contains 3 grams of fat or less per serving.

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What is the difference between 'total carbohydrates' and 'dietary fiber' on a food label?

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Total carbohydrates include all carbs in the food, while dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.

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What are 'added sugars' on a food label?

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Added sugars are sugars that are added to foods during processing or preparation, not naturally occurring sugars.

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What does 'trans fat' mean on a food label?

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Trans fat is a type of unhealthy fat that can increase the risk of heart disease and is often found in processed foods.