How to Read Nutrition Facts on Food Labels
Reading nutrition labels can help you make wise food choices – if you know what to look for. It is easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet. Here's a rundown of the most important elements. Serving Size The nutrition label is based on a certain serving size, for instance 100 grams.If you eat the serving size shown on the nutrition facts table you will get the amount of calories and nutrients that are listed. Number of Servings This figure indicates how many servings the entire pack can cater to.For instance, if the serving size of a cereal pack is 150 gm, then a 300 gm pack can serve two servings. Calories Per Serving This section on the label tells you the total number of calories in each serving of the food. Calories From Fat This specifies the number of calories, which are derived from fat. For instance, one serving of macaroni and cheese may provide 250 calories, with 110 calories from fat. If yo...