Question

What is the FIRST thing one should do when reading the Nutrition Facts table:Look at the ingredients list and determine if it is the best option for you. Look at the specific amount of food listed and compare it to how much you actually eat. Look at the caloric content and determine if it meets your nutritional goals. Look at the percentage daily values and determine if it meets your nutritional goals.

Answer 1

According to FDA, there are four areas to look out for. These areas are (1) the serving information or serving size, (2) calories or amount per serving, (3) nutrients, and (4) the % daily value.

Serving information or serving size is the first you look up. It tells you the average amount a person c