Generally speaking, food nutrition labels include three parts: nutritional ingredients (nutritional information), nutritional claims and health statements. Generally, food labels only indicate nutrients, and food nutrition labels must indicate the content of nutrients and their percentage in daily intake, which is nutritional information.
According to the standard, both prepackaged foods and prepackaged foods for special diet can claim (label) the physiological effects of nutrients on human body on food labels. However, it can only be claimed that a certain nutrient has physiological effects on human body, and it cannot be claimed or implied that it has the function of curing, treating or preventing diseases. Nutrient content claim: refers to the claim that energy or a nutrient content is "high", "rich", "low" and "none".
Matters needing attention in reading food nutrition labels
1, pay attention to the consumption: first of all, pay attention to the consumption of each food. Usually, the values listed on the nutrition label are based on the data of each serving. Make sure you know exactly how many servings of food you have eaten.
2. Check calories: It is very important to pay attention to the quantity of calories contained in food, especially in controlling weight and energy intake. Note that different foods may have different calorie contents.
3. Pay attention to main nutrients: Nutrition labels usually list various main nutrients in food, such as protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber and so on. Choose the food that suits you according to your personal needs.
4. Check additives: If you are allergic to certain food additives or have clear restrictions, you can check whether these ingredients are included in the nutrition label.
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