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Reading Food Labels

Reading Food Labels. Why should we read our labels. It will help you become a better consumer. It will help you know what is in your food. Information on food labels. Mandatory (required by law) . Voluntary (written as a courtesy to the consumer). The name of the product

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Reading Food Labels

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  1. Reading Food Labels

  2. Why should we read our labels • It will help you become a better consumer. • It will help you know what is in your food.

  3. Information on food labels Mandatory (required by law) Voluntary (written as a courtesy to the consumer) • The name of the product • They style of the product (type of liquid, size of pieces, etc.) • The net weight of the contents (this does not include the weight of the container) • The name, address, and zip code of the company • Any special information that affects people with health problems • Presence of artificial color, flavor, or preservatives • A list of ingredients in order of weight in the package: the ingredient of the heaviest amount is listed first. • Nutrition information, including the number of calories and the number of calories from fat. • The brand name • A picture of the food • The number of servings per package • Recipes and serving suggestions • Freshness dates

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