Food Label Guide
from Lose Weight

An Overview of a Food Label

The information in the top section of food labels can vary with each food product but it usually contains product related information such as; serving size, calories, and nutrient information.

The Food Code requires a food label to show a list of all the ingredients in descending order by weight.

It means the farther from the top of the list an ingredient is, the less of it is contained in the packet.

The bottom section of a food label contains a footnote with Daily Values (DVs) for 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diets.

This footnote provides recommended dietary information for important nutrients, including fats, sodium and fiber. The footnote is found only on larger packages and does not change from product to product.