HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The Serving Size and Number of Servings per Container information is one of the most important things to look at, so start at the top of the Nutrition Facts Panel.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the top of the Nutrition Facts label, you will find the total number of servings in the container and the food or beverage’s serving size. The serving size on the label is based on the amount of food that people may typically eat at one time and is not a recommendation of how much to eat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Start with the serving size. Keep in mind that all information on the label is based on one serving of the food. A package of food often contains more than one serving, so if you eat more than the serving size you’ll need to calculate that in for the total nutrients consumed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Start with Serving Information First, look at the serving size and the number of servings per container, which are at the top of the label. The serving size is shown as a common household measure that is appropriate to the food (such as cup, tablespoon, piece, slice, or jar), followed by the metric amount in grams (g).