Learn how to read a nutrition label to make informed food choices for a healthy and balanced diet.
Key points:
-Nutrients to get less of: saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars
-Nutrients to get more of: dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium
-Generally, 5% DV or less of a nutrient per service is low and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is high
-Ingredients to avoid: hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners (Sucralose, aspartame, and saccharine), and artificial colors
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