Have you ever looked at a nutrition label and wondered if it was written in another language? The nutrition facts label is meant to help consumers make healthy food choices, but all the numbers and measurements can be downright confusing. How much of each nutrient should you have and what numbers should you look at first?
It’s a good idea to glance at the nutrition label on all foods, but if you’re short on time, dietitians say you can pay attention to certain things. For some people, the ingredients are going to determine if a food is healthy or not. For others it will depend on specific nutrients. We talked to two nutrition experts about how to read labels and actually get the information you need.
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