1. Principal Display Panel (PDP) 2. Nutrition Facts Panel

3. Ingredient List 4. Information Panel

Nutrition Labeling

1. Principal Display Panel (PDP)

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2. Nutrition Facts Panel

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•Serving size in common measures such as cups or pieces. Serving sizes are standardized so it's easier to compare foods.

•Servings per container achieved by dividing your package size (net wt in grams) by your serving size in grams.

Ex. Use the gram weight from net wt information on the PDP. 382g / 18g (serving size) = 21.2gRound servings per contain to the nearest whole number. Always declare “About”.

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•Number of calories per serving. •Fat 9 kcal/g•Carbohydrates 4 kcal/ g•Protein 4 kcal/g

Ex. Total Fat 1.5g X 9 = 13.5g Carbohydrates 13g X 4 = 52.0g Protein 1g X 4 = 4.0g Total Calories = 69.5 (round to the nearest whole number)

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Nutrient amounts for key nutrients of importance.

Vitamin and minerals given in % Daily Value (DV).

% Daily Value generally based on reference caloric intake of 2000 calories

* It is important to remember that all the information applies to one serving.

Daily Reference Values

Calories 2000

Total Fat 65 grams (g)

Saturated Fat 20 g

Cholesterol 300 milligrams (mg)

Sodium 2,400 mg

Potassium 3,500 mg

Total Carbohydrate 300 g

Dietary Fiber 25 g

Protein 50 g

Vitamin A 5,000 International Units (IU)

Vitamin C 60 mg

Calcium 1,000 mg

Iron 18 mg

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/2lg-xf.html

Visit Mypyramid.gov for more information.

3. Ingredient List

The ingredient list on packaged food gives an overview of the food's "recipe." Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight.

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Identifies if the ingredient list contains one or more of the most common food allergens:MilkEggFishCrustacean shellfishTree nutsWheatPeanuts Soybeans

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4. Information Panel

1. Nutrition Facts

2. Ingredients

3. Allergens

4. Distributed By

*These components are required and must be listed in this order.

Michigan Nutrition Labeling Contest Aspects

Product Label Drawing PDP – Include brand nameoStatement of IdentityoNet Quantity

Complete Information PaneloCalculate Nutrition values (see slide 3)

• Kcal per gram • No %DV required (bonus)oIngredient listing must be complete and in

descending order.oAllergensoManufactured By

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