Why do US food labels intermix desirable and undesirable properties without distinction?

1. What are the important information that should be found in a food label?
2. What is the most important part of a food label?
3. Why are ingredients in food labels important?
4. What is the importance of reading and understanding food labels?

What are the important information that should be found in a food label?

Nutrition labels must display the amount of energy (calories and kilojoules) and the amount of fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugars, proteins and salt (all expressed in grams) present in 100g (or 100 ml) of the food.

What is the most important part of a food label?

The most helpful piece of information on the food label is always going to be the number of calories. The number of calories we need each day will vary by individual based on sex, body size, age, and activity levels.

Why are ingredients in food labels important?

Food labels are an important source of information about calories and the nutritional value of the foods you eat, a crucial tool in building a heart-healthy diet.

What is the importance of reading and understanding food labels?

It shows you some key nutrients that impact your health. You can use the label to support your personal dietary needs – look for foods that contain more of the nutrients you want to get more of and less of the nutrients you may want to limit. Nutrients to get less of: Saturated Fat, Sodium, and Added Sugars.