The No. 1 Thing to Check on a Nutrition Label, According to a Dietitian
Registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo advises consumers to prioritize the ingredient list and added sugar content when reading nutrition labels. This approach helps shoppers identify whole-food ingredients and avoid excessive sugar.
Why it matters
Understanding how to interpret nutrition labels empowers consumers to make healthier food choices despite misleading marketing on product packaging.
Trying to find food that’s delicious and good for you can be a challenge, especially if you’re not sure what to look for on a nutrition label. But that nutrition label is a powerful tool. Even with so much healthy marketing on the front of a package, you can use the nutrition information on the back to help you sort out which foods actually supports your health goals. Once you know how to prioritize the information on the label, navigating food choices isn’t as intimidating as it may seem. Nutrition Tip of the Day: When Looking at a Nutrition Label, Check This First When looking at a nutrition label on food, registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo says she looks at the ingredients list first. Then she checks the amount of added sugar in the product.
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