Learn how to understand and use the Nutrition Facts Label to make informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet.

This tool provides a detailed look at all the information listed on the Nutrition Facts label, helpful tips for a healthy diet, and downloadable fact sheets to keep and share.

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated requirements for the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks.

FDA's educational materials about the Nutrition Facts Label for consumers, educators, teachers, dietitians and health professionals.

Use Percent Daily Value (%DV) as a guide. The %DV shows how much a nutrient in a serving of the food contributes to a total daily diet.

Read the Label includes lots of tips and challenges created especially for you! These printable activities help you learn more about servings, calories, and nutrients.

The nutrition information listed on the Nutrition Facts label is usually based on one serving of the food. Packages can—and often do— contain more than one serving!

Using the Nutrition Facts label together with MyPlate can help you be healthier now and in the future. After all, what you eat and drink over time matters.

Looking at the ingredient list and reading all the information on the Nutrition Facts label can help you make the most informed choices.

The Nutrition Facts label can help you monitor some of the nutrients in your diet. This booklet gives some basic facts about the nutrients commonly seen on the Nutrition Facts label.