A panel found on a package of food which contains a variety of information about the nutritional value of the food item. There are many pieces of information which are standard on most food labels, including serving size, number of calories, grams of fat, included nutrients, and a list of ingredients. This information helps people who are trying to restrict their intake of fat, sodium, sugar, or other ingredients, or those individuals who are trying to get enough of the healthy nutrients such as calcium or Vitamin C. The label provides each item with its approximate percent daily value, generally based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
The 6 important parts of the Food Label
1. Serving size
2. Calories
3. Identify nutrients you should limit: Total Fat (saturated and trans) Cholesterol, Sodium, Carbohydrate
4. Identify nutrients you need to get enough of in your diet: Vitamins, Minerals
5. Footnote: This contains the percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs,
6. Daily Values: 5% or less is considered low in a Nutrient. 20% or more is considered high in a nutrient.
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