10 Tips to
Get the Best When
Reading Food Labels
Recognizing and Understating Food Labels on
a Food Package is a Key to Eating Healthy
Special Points
of interest on
reading food
labels:
 Look for a food
label on a meal
 Read it
 Understand it
 Chose healthy
Resources: Eat
right.org
Myplate.gov
1. Serving size: Many products contain more
then one serving per container
2. Total calories: Check if it’s per serving size
or the whole package
3. Saturated Fats: Chose foods with low
fat
4. Sodium: High sodium increase the risk of
heart diseases, it’s best to keep low
5. Carbohydrate: Get enough of these, with
fruits and vegetables “will give you energy”
6. Cholesterol: 0% is better! Keep it low to
help Reduce the risk of Heart Diseases
7. Sugars: It may be added to the product.
Naturally in food are fructose, or milk like
lactose
8. Fiber: Look for products high in Fiber,
not in sugar. Fiber keeps you full longer.
9. Vitamins and Minerals: Aim for foods high
in Vitamins and mineral
10.Ingredient list: The first
ingredient is the largest
amount in a food package