Nutrition Facts 101

By Jaica Kinsman
in Nutrition Facts Panel
August 21st, 2009 No Comments
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Jaica Kinsman

Jaica Kinsman

Web Community Specialist, Guiding Stars Licensing Company

Jaica is responsible for Internet marketing, community engagement and whatever else is cool and happening on the Interwebs. She designed the website and serves as editor for the Guiding Stars Blog. Jaica is also one of the founders of Social Media FTW.

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Guiding Stars has done most of the work for you by narrowing your choices to those foods that are the most heart-healthy. However, it’s important that you read the label to be sure the product meets the specific nutritional needs that your doctor recommends.

Rules of Thumb

  • Check sodium content on the label to help track sodium intake each day.
  • Look at fat calories in relation to total calories. Try to limit your fat calories to 30% of total calories.
  • Limit fat to 3g per serving.

    • - Limit saturated fat to 2g per serving.
    – Limit sodium to 250mg per serving.
    – Limit cholesterol to 300mg per day.

  • Strive to eat foods with 2-3g of fiber per serving.

    • – Aim for 28-35g of fiber per day.

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