There's some valuable information on each label, but it might be confusing. So, here's a review to help you to better understand the label.

There's some valuable information on each label, but it might be confusing.
So, here's a review to help you to better understand the label.

• Read the food label.The food label can help you eat less fat and sodium, fewer calories and more fiber.

• Look for certain words on food labels. The words can help you spot foods that may help reduce your chances of getting heart disease. The government has set rules on how these words can be used. So, if the label says "low-fat," the food must be low in fat.

• Look at the % Daily Value listed next to each term. If it is 5% or less for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, the food is low in these nutrients. It means the food fits in with a diet that may help reduce your chances of getting heart disease. Look for healthier choices when foods have > 20% Daily Value for saturated fat, cholesterol or sodium.