Food Labels help people make wise food choices.

Food labels provide basic information About the nutrition inside food.

Terms on a Label Calorie free Low calorie Fat free Low fat High fiber Good source of Less than 5 calories Less than 40 cal. Less than.5 gram fat Less than 3 gr. Fat 5 gr. Or more One serving contains 10 – 19% daily value

All manufacturers are required by law To provide specific nutrition information.

Food labels are broken into sections.

Do NOT have to Have a label. Foods in their Natural Form

Reasons to read a food label Easy to compare foods Helps you to make wise food choices Helps you to limit nutrients not needed in your diet Helps you to pick foods high in needed nutrients Tells you exactly what is in the box (can)

Parts of a Food Label Serving size Calories Daily value Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrates Fiber Protein Vitamins minerals

Parts of a food label