How do I read and understand information on the “Nutrition Facts” label?
Serving Size Information: • Serving Size: The serving size is usually listed in cups or pieces and sometimes includes a weight (grams, ounces). It is important to remember that “serving size” means the cooked, ready-to-eat part of the food. Compare the amount that you will eat to the given serving size. Remember that double the serving size means double the calories and other amounts listed on the label. • Servings per Container: This tells you how many servings are in the package of food in the serving size described above. Amount per Serving: • Calories: The total calories in one serving of the food are listed here. Eating too many calories each day may cause a person to become overweight. Talk to your dietitian (deye-e-TISH-an), nutritionist (noo-TRI-shun-ist) or caregiver about the amount of calories that you should eat each day. • Calories from Fat: The number of calories that come from fat in one serving are listed here. You can use this number to figure out how much fat is in th
