Learn how to understand and use the Nutrition Facts Label to make informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet.

FDA's educational materials about the Nutrition Facts Label for consumers, educators, teachers, dietitians and health professionals.

Read the Label includes lots of tips and challenges created especially for you! These printable activities help you learn more about servings, calories, and nutrients.

The nutrition information listed on the Nutrition Facts label is usually based on one serving of the food. Packages can—and often do— contain more than one serving!

This tool provides a detailed look at all the information listed on the Nutrition Facts label, helpful tips for a healthy diet, and downloadable fact sheets to keep and share.

Using the Nutrition Facts label together with MyPlate can help you be healthier now and in the future. After all, what you eat and drink over time matters.

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated requirements for the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks.

Use Percent Daily Value (%DV) as a guide. The %DV shows how much a nutrient in a serving of the food contributes to a total daily diet.

The Nutrition Facts Label is a handy tool you can use every day to see the amount of sodium in packaged foods and beverages and make informed dietary choices. FDA’s education …

The Nutrition Facts label can help you compare and choose foods that are lower in added sugars. Check the label to see if foods are LOW or HIGH in added sugars.