Food
Nutrition Facts Label Programs and Materials
Resources for Using & Promoting this Easy Health Tool
FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has a wealth of educational materials that make it easy to understand and use the Nutrition Facts Label. Consumers, educators, teachers, dietitians and health professionals are invited to check out the many campaigns and printables available below.
 | También disponible en Español (Spanish) Over 75% of the sodium you eat comes from packaged and restaurant foods. The Nutrition Facts Label on food and beverage packages is a useful tool for making healthful dietary choices. FDA offers informative education materials that provide practical tips for using the label to reduce sodium in your diet. |
 | Spot the Block is the award-winning outreach campaign that challenges tweens (ages 9 to 13) to use the Nutrition Facts Label (the "block") to make healthy food choices. With engaging content, parent information and grassroots outreach, kids and families across the U.S. can Spot the Block today - and every day! |
 | Make Your Calories Count Campaign Make Your Calories Count is an interactive learning program that provides consumers with information to help plan a healthful diet while managing calorie intake. The exercises will help consumers use the food label to make decisions about which food choice is right for them. |
 | Understanding and Using the Nutrition Facts Label The Nutrition Facts Label is an easy tool for making quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet. FDA offers a variety of resources for understanding and using the Nutrition Facts Label.
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 | Nutrition for Older Adults Good nutrition can help older adults feel their best and stay strong. It can also help reduce the risk of and/or manage the symptoms of some diseases that are common among older adults. |
 | Nutrients and Food Understanding nutrients in foods can help consumers use the Nutrition Facts Label more effectively, and enable them to make choices that best suit their own health needs. Resources for becoming familiar with nutrients and their role in a healthy diet can be found here. |
