To know which foods are the right ones for you, you need to be able to interpret and understand information displayed on the labels of food products, particularly the Nutrition Information Panel. The Nutrition Information Panel gives information on kilojoules, total carbohydrates (including sugars), protein, total fat (including saturated fat) and sodium. Other nutrients, such as fibre, calcium and iron may be listed if a claim appears on the product’s label (e.g. ‘high in fibre’).
To find out what to look for on labels to choose healthier foods, look up the following topics in our Nutritional Glossary: