The data in the nutritional label is presented on the basis of serving size. The information given regarding nutrients such as energy or carbohydrates is represented as Kcal or Grams per serving and as a percentage of daily requirements. \u201cCalories\u201d is the number of calories in that particular serving. The term \u201cFree\u201d means that the product does not contain the nutrient or contains physiologically inconsequential amount. A serving with 20 calories or less is called a \u201cFree Food\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a product has sugar and fat less than 0.5 gm, it is termed as \u201cSugar Free\u201d and \u201cFat Free\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPercentage Fat Free\u201d means that the product already meets the definition for \u201cLow Fat\u201d or \u201cFat Free\u201d and additionally reflects the amount of fat in 100 gms of the food. Low in fat means 3 gms or less, low in saturated fat means 1 gm or less and low in sodium means less than 140 mg. All of these values are indicated in terms of per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHigh\u201d<\/strong> means that one serving contains more than 20% or more of the daily requirement for a particular nutrient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cReduced\u201d<\/strong> indicates when a product is nutritionally altered contains 25% fewer calories than the regular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLight\u201d<\/strong> means that an altered product contains one third fewer calories or half the fat of the reference item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Look for the word \u201cwhole\u201d before the name of any grain. Popcorn, Oatmeal are considered whole grains. If you see the word \u201cenriched\u201d before a grain, it is a sign that the grain has been refined, which means that it has been stripped off the germ and bran, which pack most of the grain\u2019s nutrients including fiber. The grams of sugar used in a food product are included in the total grams of carbohydrates. Hence, one should focus on the total amount of sugar present in the food product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given below is the ingredient lists for two yoghurt. Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight (from most to least):<\/p>\n\n\n\n PLAIN YOGHURT \u2013 contains no added sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients \u2013 Cultured pasteurized Grade A Non Fat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate, Pectin, Carrageenan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FRUIT YOGHURT \u2013 contains added sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients \u2013 Cultured Grade A Reduced Fat Milk, Apples, High Fructose Corn Syrup. Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Natural Flavors and Pectin, contains active yoghurt and L acidophilus cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These added sugars can increase blood sugar. Other names for added sugars include: Corn Syrup, High-Fructose Corn Syrup. Fruit Juice Concentrate, Maltose, Dextrose, Sucrose, Honey and Maple Syrup. One must remember that fat components like trans fat, saturated fat & cholesterol should be looked upon more carefully, as they are harmful for health. Trans fat has been shown to increase levels\u201cbad\u201d LDL Cholesterol, while decreasing levels of \u201cgood\u201d HDL Cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For customisation of your diet, visit www.diabetesandthyroidcare.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/synergyforhealth.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dr-benny-negalur-1454672045-56b488ada13ae.png\")
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