The food label provides a plethora of information that most Americans can only dream about understanding. What they do understand is something that grabs their attention whether it is the color, images or design on the product container. In addition to the design, the words can also provide a reason to choose a product over another. Phrases like "lower calorie", "good source of", and "fat-free" are at the top when it comes to grabbing the consumers attention when they are deciding between similar products.
What are those phrases and what do they mean? They are "nutrient claims" that are regulated by the FDA and must meet certain requirements in order to be noted on a products' package/container. Read on HERE in an article by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics to find out what the requirements are for the claims that you see most often.
Do you see the claim in the picture below? (hint: reduced fat)
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