 | | 5 / 9 Do a quick label check
Some products that claim to be "low-fat" aren't really low in fat. To get a clearer picture about a food product's nutritional value, always read the food label.
A study by the American Dietetic Association found that people who read food labels get a healthier 30 percent of their calories from fat, compared to an average of 35 percent for those who don't.
When you read a label, pay attention to the serving size, the number of calories and the number of fat, says Wendy Davis, R.D. The 80 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving on that cheese cracker label may appear healthy, but if each serving is only two crackers, you'll have consumed a whooping 240 calories and 15 grams fat after you've eaten 6.
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