When
looking at a Nutrition Facts Label (NFL) the Serving
Size and Number of Servings in the product is where
to start.
Serving sizes are standardized to make it easier to
compare similar foods; they are provided in familiar
units, such as cups or pieces, followed by the
metric amount, such as grams.
The size of the serving on the food package
influences the number of calories and all the
nutrient amounts listed in all Label Sections except
#5 (Footnotes). Pay
attention to the serving size, especially how many
servings there are in the food package. Then ask
yourself, "How
many servings am I consuming"?
(1/2 serving, 1 serving, or more).
NOTE:►
Nutrition Facts Labels are displayed in Black
Characters on a White Background. Colors are used in
these examples only as educational aids.
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The information in the main
or top sections (#1,2,3,4 &
6) of the Nutrition Facts
Label (NFL) can vary with
each food product.
These sections contain
product-specific
information:
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Serving Size
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Calories
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Nutrient Information |
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The colored sections on the
example NFL are visual aids
to focus your attention in
those area that will be
explained in detail in
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The bottom section (#5)
contains a footnote with
Daily Values (DVs) for 2,000
and 2,500 calorie diets.
This footnote provides
recommended dietary
information for important
nutrients, including
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Fats
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Sodium
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Fiber. |
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Next week we will focus on the Section
#2:
"Total Calories" and Calories from Fat
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