Reading Food Labels

Serving Size: Tells Calories: This allows

you how much one you to keep track of how
portion is. Remember to many calories you are
adjust the nutrients eating, versus how many
based on how many you need.
servings you eat.

Fat: Some fats are good %Daily Value: Gives

for the body. Pay attention how much of each
to the saturated fat, as it is nutrient is in one serving
not as good for the body. based on a 2000 calorie
diet.

Carbohydrate: Gives Sodium: A food is

how many grams of carb considered low sodium if it
and fiber are in one has less than 140mg of
serving. Most people need sodium per serving.
25-35g of fiber each day.

Protein: This is a necessary Ingredients: This list goes

nutrient for a well-balanced from the #1 ingredient by
diet and will help you to feel weight down to the least
full after eating. ingredient by weight.

Handout prepared by Kelby Cole-Sodexo Dietetic Intern. For more information, visit
www.eatright.org