Reading Food Labels

• Ignore the front of food labels. Instead, turn to the nutritional information.
• Always check the fat content in foods. There should not be more than 3 grams of fat for every 100 calories.
• A food is considered low in sodium if it has 140 milligrams or less of sodium per serving. Aim for no more than 2400 milligrams of sodium per day.
• Cereals will usually provide information on sugar content. Less than 5 grams, a 1 teaspoon of sugar, per serving is acceptable.
• Foods that contain 3 grams or more of dietary fiber can be considered good fiber sources.