Read your labels right to make right choice
The Nutrition Facts label is the information found on most packaged foods, which can simplify the whole concept of healthy eating.
What Does “Low Fat” and “Low Sodium” Mean on Food Labels?
Listed below are Food and Drug Administration definitions for frequently used terms. Remember to check the serving size on the Nutrition Facts panel. It may be more or less than the amount you eat.
- Low fat – 3 grams fat or less per serving
- Fat-free – Less than 1/2 gram fat per serving
- Low sodium – Less than 140 milligrams sodium per serving
- Low calorie – Less than 40 calories per serving
- Calorie free – Less than 5 calories per serving
- Low cholesterol – Less than 20 milligrams cholesterol and 2 grams saturated fat
The information is a guideline to help you make healthier choices. Brush up on your basics, and, if confused, take help from an expert. The more practice you get reading food labels, the better you can become in using them as a tool to plan your healthy, balanced diet. And it’s rather easy, once you get into the habit.
source:-www.thenutritionplayground.com/#!how-to-read–food–labels/cw2
Mrs Shilpa Mittal
Nutritionist and Diet Consultant
Founder Shilpsnutrilife – Diet and lifestylemakeover