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

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For example, on this label for macaroni and cheese, the Percent Daily Value for total fat is 18%. This means that one serving of macaroni and cheese (1 cup) will give you 18 percent of the total amount of fat you should allow yourself each day, assuming you eat about 2,000 calories daily. (Answer continues on next page.)