John 8:32 – “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” With most Americans consuming ready-to-eat foods, its imperative to understand what those food labels mean. Over the next few weeks we will examine what labels mean. Serving size: This tells you the amount of food used to calculate the nutrients shown on the package. When comparing products, be sure they are assuming the same portion size. Calories: This number shows calories per serving, not necessarily per package. If you are going to consume the entire box, can, or candy bar, be sure to adjust the calorie number as needed. The “Calories from Fat” section can help you identify foods that have a high percentage of fat. Daily Values: These numbers give you a quick indication of the amount of various nutrients — including fat — in each serving. The higher the number, the more of that nutrient. Remember that more is not always better. Extra vitamin C is fine, but extra fat and sodium isn’t. Because Daily Values are given in percents, your total daily intake for each should be in the neighborhood of 100.