Why is it important to read food labels?

Why is it important to read food labels?

Reading food labels will make it much easier for you to compare foods and find the foods that have the nutritional value your child needs. It will help you and your family make healthy choices about the foods you are buying. Conversely, you can use food labels to find food items higher in vitamins, fiber and protein.

What are some important things you have learned about food labels?

When it comes to reading food labels, what’s most important?

• Serving size. Check to see how many servings the package contains.
• Calories. How many calories are in one serving?
• Carbohydrates.
• Total fat.
• Saturated fat.
• Trans fat.
• Cholesterol.
• Sodium.

Why is it important to read labels on health care products?

Food labels serve as a guide to healthy eating. It is similar to a window looking into the food product. A food label will inform you about the contents (weight), the name of the food, the manufacturer, the ingredients, the nutrition facts, and also any common allergens in the product.

How can you use the knowledge of food labels in your daily lives?

Food labels provide more than just nutrition facts, though. They also tell you what’s in a packaged food (i.e., the ingredients). This allows consumers to compare different foods and make the choices that are right for them. The FDA and USDA regulate any health claims that companies make on their food labels.

What are 3 things to remember when making healthy food choices?

To read and really understand the Nutrition Facts label, look for these 3 things:

• The Serving Size. The serving size listed in Nutrition Facts is the amount that is often consumed at one sitting.
• The Percent Daily Value (%DV)
• The Best Profile.

What should you look at first when reading a food label?

When reading food labels, look for key words and health claims that fit the requirements of your eating plan. For example, look first for foods labeled “high fiber” or “reduced sodium.” Even more important, pay close attention to the ingredients list and to the “Nutrition Facts” label.

What are healthy food choices?

Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. Includes a variety of protein foods such as seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), soy products, nuts, and seeds. Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.