Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

13. What does the Nutrition Facts label on packaged and canned foods tell me? - cont'd

The Nutrition Facts label also provides the Percent Daily Value (% Daily Value) for nutrients. It tells you what percentage of the recommended daily amount of a nutrient is in one serving of the food, based on the nutritional needs of a person eating 2,000-calories a day. (Answer continues on next page.)