Make the Label Work for You
Utilize the label to support your personal dietary needs– pick foods which contain more of the nutrients you wish to get more of and less of nutrients you may want to limit.
More often, choose foods that are:
- Higher in dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.
- Lower in hydrogenated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
Selecting much healthier foods and drinks can help in reducing the risk of developing some health conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, and anemia.
In 2016, the U.S. Fda (FDA) upgraded requirements for the Nutrition Information label on packaged foods and beverages.
