What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Facts label?

• A. Lists only calories per serving
• B. Provides serving size, calories, macronutrient and micronutrient information; use to compare products, manage portions, and limit nutrients like added sugars and sodium
• C. Displays daily meal plans
• D. Shows only ingredients

Answer: (D)

The Nutrition Facts label is a tool to help you understand what you’re eating so you can make informed choices. It shows serving size and servings per container, calories per serving, and the amounts of fats, carbohydrates, protein, and key vitamins and minerals. This lets you compare products, manage portions, and limit nutrients of concern such as added sugars and sodium, by giving you the context to see how a serving fits into your daily goals. It also uses percent daily values to show how a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. This makes it more useful than simply listing ingredients or providing meal plans, because you can decide how much of a product to eat and how it fits with your overall nutrition plan.