Nutritious “Tigers”

Know Your Facts…The Nutrition Facts Label! (Part 1)

Use the Nutrition Facts Label to Eat Healthier

1. The Nutrition Facts Label information is based on ONE serving, but many packages contain more than one serving. Be sure to look at the “Servings Per Container” and see how many servings you are actually consuming.
2. When you compare calories and nutrients between brands, check to see if the serving size is the same. Fat-free doesn’t mean calorie free!!! Lower fat items may have as many calories as the full fat version.
3. The % Daily Value is the key to a balanced diet. This is a general guide to help you link nutrients in a serving of food to their contribution to your total daily diet. It can help you determine is a food is high or low in a nutrient. For example: 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. The * is a reminder that the % DV is based in a 2,000-calorie diet. You may need a little more, or even a little less… but the %DV is still a helpful gauge.
4. Look for foods that are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. Your goal is 100% DV of these nutrients.