Nutrition Facts Label
Nutrition facts labels make it easy to compare food products by showing the nutritional content, serving size, and calories per serving of a food item. Including nutrition fact labels in your program’s nutrition education can empower participants to select the healthiest options available, and limit — or increase — their intake of certain nutrients.
Tools & Toolkits
- Interactive Nutrition Facts Label— Food and Drug Administration (FDA) resource
to explore label information - Serving Size Reference Card— Select foods and serving sizes from National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI ) - Wallet Tip Card— FDA printout for wallet
- The Nutrition Facts Label— FDA label on packaged foods and drinks, including details on calories, serving sizes, added sugars, and more
Guides
- American Indian/Alaska Native Fat and Calorie Counter— Calories and fat in traditional Native
foods from CDC - Calorie Comparison— Comparison of fat-free versus regular calories from NHLBI
- Calories on the Menu— FDA information for consumers
- Low-calorie Alternative Foods— NHLBI guide
- Considerations for Fat-free Food— NHLBI information
- Bad vs Better Fats— Guide to healthy fats from the Ohio Department of Aging
- Comprehensive Guide to Food Labels— Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health guide
- Nutrition Facts Label Guide— NHLBI guide
- Portion Distortion— How portion sizes have changed from NHLBI
- Portion Size Matters— How portion sizes have changed from NIH
- Get the Facts on Serving Size— Understanding servings from FDA
- Understanding Ingredients— American Heart Association guide on food labels
- Using the Nutrition Facts Label— FDA guide for older adults (Spanish)
- Whole Grains, Refined Grains and Dietary Fiber— American Heart Association to identify whole grain products using the ingredients’ list