It seems like a simple process, but many people aren't sure what those numbers really mean or what to do about the information listed. First, you want to look at the serving size. Many food products will have multiple servings in them. If they do, and you decide to eat the whole package, there's going to be some math to figure out numbers. The serving size and the calories, fat, etc. are in direct correlation. When you eat more than a serving size, the rest of the numbers increase. (Look at the yellow rectangle). Total fat shows us how much fat is in a food product. If the fats listed don't add up to the total fat number, there's a good chance there's some extra icky stuff in there (polyunsaturated fat). Sodium and sugar are listed, as well as added sugars in some packaging. These numbers we want relatively low. If I have a product with 20g of sugar, I can tell it's probably not the best option for a meal. Protein is next, and it is oh so important. Without protein, we would have a much harder time building up our cells (yes, protein goes that deep). When reading a label, the ingredients list is crucial. It goes from the most added ingredient to the least. But in the US, we get nasty things like dye, and additives to keep food fresh. A good rule of thumb is if you can't pronounce the word, it probably isn't good for you.
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