Breaking down the details in the new Nutrition Label on food labels

Nutrition or food labels are important as they let people know exactly how many calories, sugar and nutrients they are consuming. — AFP

What’a the most important information to look for – always, always, always – on a food label? Most people say calories. Others say fat. Sugar is important too, especially added sugar.

But what’s the most important information? Serving Size. Everything else is based on that particular amount of food. Let’s say, for instance, I want to compare different brands of ice cream.