Nutrition · Applied
Reading a Nutrition Label
Decode the US Nutrition Facts panel: serving size, calories, % Daily Value (5% low, 20% high), added sugar, fiber and protein, the ingredients list, and quick math for protein-per-calorie and per-serving traps.
Step 1 of 6 · Overview25 min read ·
Key idea
Prereqs: Macronutrients; fiber. Next: Micronutrients & supplements; high-protein meal prep. Sources: FDA, 'How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label' (2022); 2020–25 Dietary Guidelines.Next: 1. Read in this order