Food labels give us information about what is in our food. This helps us to make good choices about the food we eat. To make the most out of your food log, use the Nutrition Facts labels listed on your foods to keep track of what you are eating.

Find out more about reading food labels by checking out these websites:

Deciphering Food Labels
Figuring Out Food Labels
Food Labels
Food Label Helps Consumers Make Healthier Choices
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
Make Your Calories Count: Use the Nutrition Facts Label for Healthy Weight Management
Reading Food Labels

Or try taking this food label quiz!

• Try keeping track of the serving sizes of the foods you eat. The serving size is listed on the side of the box.
• If you eat more than the serving size listed on the box, the number of calories and nutrients will be higher. For example, a serving size of pasta equals half a cup, but if you eat one cup, you will be eating twice as many calories and fat grams.