Lesson 10 Decoding Food Labels © 2016 Johns Hopkins University.

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Lesson 10 Decoding Food Labels © 2016 Johns Hopkins University

Nutrition Facts Federal law requires this label on most foods. Includes information about: Serving size Calories Fats and cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrates Fiber Sugars Protein Vitamins and minerals Photo credit: CarrotNewYork.

Ingredients Listed in descending order by weight. Photo credit: Michael Milli, CLF.

USDA Organic Requirements include: No synthetic fertilizers Most pesticides are prohibited No hormones or antibiotics in animals No genetically engineered organisms Animals must be able to express certain natural behaviors (e.g., grazing) Image credit: United States Department of Agriculture. USDA Organic Seal.

Natural No: Artificial colors Artificial flavors Synthetic ingredients These FDA standards are not enforced. USDA regulates the label on meat and poultry products. Photo credit: Quinn Dombrowski, 2009. Flickr. Creative Commons CC BY-SA 2.0.

Third-party labels Photo credit: James Duncan.