A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?

Answer:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires certain information be included with packaged foods and beverages. Total carbohydrates are included on food labels.

Food labels must include single serving size, number of servings in the package, percent of daily values, and the amount of each nutrient in one serving. Total total fat is included on food labels.

Calories are included on food labels.

Dietary fiber is included on food labels.