How to read a nutrition facts label

Did you know that the Nutrition Facts label has only been required on food and beverage packaging in the U.S. since 1990? This information can help us make healthier choices, but at first glance it might look a little confusing. To help us better understand the label, let’s break it down.
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Wow exceptional video. Who would have thought of that. Great work Osmosis 👏

[@osmosis]

Thanks a lot, Wael! 😊

[@itzjustkay1972]

Thank you. This was very straight to the point and informative.

[@osmosis]

We hope it has been helpful, Kay! 💖

[@Toxiceagles633]

awesome video that makes it a lot easier to chose what food to get

[@osmosis]

Glad you think so, Johnny! 😊

[@aspirant5065]

What if trace is written rather than the quantity of nutrient ? What does it mean

[@7badcat]

thank you so much, it was so easy to understand for people like me !! high five o/

[@osmosis]

Happy to help! 😊

[@youngdegenerate1002]

1:25 19g sugar is number. No adding 15g.

[@krissollid990]

Good point to raise, and that's correct. 15g of added sugar is included in the 19g total, so 4g are not added sugars in this example.

[@AbhinavChauhan_3320]

very easy to understand and informative video.

[@osmosis]

Glad you think so! 💕

[@trevstv8670]

Thanks i needed this for my exam

[@osmosis]

Happy to help! ❤️

[@ammu7898]

Thank you 😊

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[@internetdinosaur8810]

Thanks. I know how much protein intake I'm getting now

[@wakylaugh]

Thank you ❤️

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You’re welcome 😊

[@kbee8]

So helpful

[@osmosis]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@chaterineblessing.]

thanks fyi

[@MADDMOODY516]

"total" doesnt mean all the sugar in the container? Chat gtp lied then...

[@eric_t123]

the added sugars is included in the total sugar portion.
19g total sugars
14g added sugar
is still 19g total sugar

[@inder825]

Salam .hadir

[@Mango56902]

ok I understand a little now

[@Missguendy]

I'm italian... I don't understand nothing

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[@Mango56902]

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[@Mango56902]

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