Reading Food Labels

We can use food labels to compare foods and select foods that fit into a healthy lifestyle.

We can use food labels to compare foods and select foods that fit into a healthy lifestyle.

You may wish to look for foods with LESS: Sodium, fat, saturated fat and trans fat, cholesterol.

You may wish to look for foods with MORE: Fibre

Food labels

Sometimes it can be hard to know what is a healthy choice. For example, one product might be low in fat but high in salt or one may be high in fat but low in salt. The one you choose will depend on your individual needs. A dietitian can help you understand what choice to make. Ask your doctor how to get connected with a dietitian or visit Dietitians of Canada.