Nutrition Labels
This is the amount of food that the nutrition information on the label is based on.
What is the serving size?
This is the recommended daily caloric intake range for the average adult.
What is 2,000-2,500 calories per day?
This common allergen can be found in various forms including peanut butter, oil, and snacks.
What are peanuts?
This label indicates that a product does not contain any meat, poultry, seafood, or other animal flesh.
What is vegetarian?
When shopping, instead of trusting marketing terms like 'natural' or 'light,' you should focus on reading this and checking for specific certifications.
What is the nutrition label and ingredient list?
This number tells you how much energy you get from one serving of the food.
What are calories?
The recommended daily intake of this nutrient is around 225-325 grams per day, and it's your body's primary source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This allergen includes both crustaceans like shrimp and crab, as well as mollusks like clams and mussels.
What is (shell) fish?
This label indicates that a product does not contain any dairy or lactose, making it suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
What is dairy-free or lactose-free?
This claim can be misleading if the product contains minimal amounts of real fruit and is mostly made up of artificial flavors and sweeteners.
What is "made with real fruit?"
These are the main nutrients listed on a nutrition label: carbohydrates, protein, and this nutrient that helps store energy in your body.
What is fat?
"The recommended daily intake of this nutrient is around 25-38 grams per day, and it aids in digestion and promotes satiety.
What is fiber?
This allergen is found in dairy products like cheese, butter, yogurt, and milk powder.
What is milk?
A vegan product would not contain this, but a vegetarian product might contain it, since it comes from animals but is not animal flesh.
What are eggs?
This claim suggests a product is free of added sugars, but it may still contain naturally occurring sugars or artificial sweeteners as substitutes.
What is "no added sugar?"
If a package says there are 2 servings inside and one serving has 150 calories, the total calories in the whole package would be this number.
What is 300 calories?
The recommended daily intake of this mineral is around 1,000-1,300 milligrams, and it's important for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
To avoid allergic reactions, people with food allergies should do this action with food labels and consult with these types of medical professionals.
What is carefully read food labels and consult with healthcare professionals or allergists?
This label is important for individuals who follow Jewish dietary laws and meet specific kosher standards.
What is Kosher?
Products labeled with this claim may have reduced fat, but manufacturers often compensate by adding sugars or other unhealthy ingredients to maintain taste.
What is fat-free or low-fat?
This nutrient, measured in grams on a nutrition label, is essential for building and repairing muscles and tissues, and the FDA recommends a daily value of 50 grams for a 2,000 calorie diet.
What is protein?
These are three examples of foods that contain healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are recommended in daily nutrition guidelines.
What are nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, and/or fatty fish?
"If someone has a shellfish allergy, they should avoid these two types of shellfish: crustaceans like shrimp and crab, and these mollusks.
What are clams, mussels, and oysters?
These are three examples of food preference labels that help individuals make informed choices based on their dietary, ethical, or religious beliefs.
What are vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, organic, fair trade, and gluten-free?
A product labeled 'natural' might still contain these two things that are not natural but are commonly added to processed foods.
What are artificial ingredients?