How Do You Count Calories And Fat In Food?
Sometimes determining the calories and fat in the foods we eat is relatively straightforward. Other times it can take a bit of research. There are multiple resources available in print form and on the Internet that will help you determine the nutrients in each food you consume. Use these sources to get an accurate count of calories and fat. Look at the Nutrition Facts label if you are eating a packaged food. All packaged food in the U.S. is required by law to provide a food label. Total calories are located first, at the top of the list or to the left side of the list. Total fat is listed next followed by saturated and trans fat. Pay attention to the serving size on the food label. This appears at the very top of the label, just above the calories. This tells you the amount of food in one serving that contains the specific amount of calories and fat listed. Check around the produce area at the supermarket for a list of calories and fat in the fresh foods available at that location. Som
