Did you know that most consumers base food choices on the claims on the front of packages rather than the nutrition label on the back? Phrases like all natural, whole grain, low fat, no additives, or heart healthy may not totally mean what you think they do. Want to learn how to determine the actual nutritional quality of food you are going to purchase (or not)?
Dr. JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges, joins KCAAs “On the Brink” hosts, Erin Brinker and Tobin Brinker to discuss how to read food labels.
Looking at the contents of your food, you're able to make informed decisions about what you eat. To do this, you need to know what the label is explaining.