When it comes to losing weight, being able to read a label is one of the most important things you can learn. Calories and fat are the dynamic weight gain duo. Check out labels religiously, and pay special attention to the serving size and the servings per container.
All labels list total calories in a serving size of the product.
For information on how to decipher label lingo, click here . Nutrition information about almost every food in the grocery store. Information on the amount per serving of saturated fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber and other nutrients of major health concern. Claims about the relationship between a nutrient or food and a disease or health-related condition, such as calcium and osteoporosis, and fat and cancer. These are helpful for people who are concerned about eating foods that may help keep them healthier longer.