How Do Dietitians Read Nutrition Labels?
Nearly every prepared and packaged food sold in the U.S, from breads, cereals, snacks, sweets, and drinks to canned and frozen foods, is affixed with an FDA-mandated Nutrition Facts label. For many people, that back-of-package information barely registers, but nutrition experts say you’re missing out if you don’t read the label and make food shopping decisionsaccordingly. Ahead, they explain what every number really means to help you make better-informed purchases.
What to Look For When Reading a Nutrition Facts Label: Since their inception over 30 years ago, Nutrition Facts labels have kept us apprised of what we’re actually eating, while offering information about portion size, calories, nutrients, and how those nutrients contribute to a daily diet. Here’s an overview.
Excerpted from Martha Stewart
