Reading Nutrition Labels
Nutritional Advice by dietitian Alison Baldwin
Reading nutrition labels
Knowing about what you eat is an important part of looking after your health and wellbeing. Food labels carry information about the food such as the nutrition panel, ingredient list, allergens, country of origin and advisory statements. Most manufactured foods need a label, with a few exceptions such as those sold in very small packages. It's good to remember that some of the healthiest food may not have a label, such as fruit, vegetables and fresh meat.
Understanding the Nutrition Information Panel
Nutrition information panels are displayed on the packaging of most food and drink. Some exceptions include foods in small packages, tea, coffee, alcohol, herbs and spices. Nutrition information is listed per serve as well as per 100g or 100mL.
Let's take a look at the mandatory features of the nutrition information panel in the yogurt* label below.
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