Cheat Sheet: Reading Nutrition Labels

Get These Nutrients

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a lot of Americans do not get enough nutrients like protein, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating the recommended amount of these nutrients can improve overall health and reduce the risk of quite a few diseases.

Although there is a recommended amount of nutrients everyone should strive for, the truth is everybody is different, and everyone’s body absorbs nutrients differently. For best results, individuals should get a blood test done to check levels of vitamins and minerals in their blood to see what is high and which nutrients they are lacking.

Keep reading to learn what the percent daily value is and how to understand it.