Other items on the food labels are, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium: Most of us consume too much of these nutrients. It’s very important to fall below 100 percent of Daily Value each day for this group. Note: not all labels list trans fat, a type of processed vegetable oil that is linked to heart disease, but if the ingredients have hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats, then it has trans fats. Items with less than 0.5 grams of trans fats, can be labeled “No Trans Fats”! Cholesterol is not needed in the diet because the liver makes all the cholesterol the body needs. Pay special attention to sodium (no more than 175 mg per serving), total fats (no more than 20% of total calories) and saturated fats (no more than 10% of total fats). Following these simple instructions will reduce the incidence of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and certain forms of cancer.