This brochure is fully updated for the new Nutrition Facts format and explains how to use nutrition and ingredient information on food labels to help make decisions when shopping and when deciding how much to eat or drink.
Written in easy-to-understand language, this brochure breaks down each section of a food label for your clients and addresses the latest recommendations from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on key nutrients, including:
How to use serving size and servings per container
Understanding % Daily Values and how to know when a nutrient is high or low
Explanations of calorie information and each nutrient required on the Nutrition Facts label, including fats (total, saturated, trans fats), cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates (dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars), protein, and vitamins and minerals
Advice on using ingredient list information
Description of the allergen statement
Full-color brochure, with advice to consult a registered dietitian nutritionist. Sold in packs of 25.