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Read one food label

You can locate the ingredients and nutrition information.

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Done when

You can locate the ingredients and nutrition information.

You can locate the ingredients and nutrition information.

Who this is for

People choosing packaged food; personal dietary instructions take precedence.

Why this matters

You can refer to the label rather than advertising.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Choose one packaged food you actually eat.
  2. Find ingredients, nutrition information and serving size.
  3. Note one detail relevant to your next choice.

Evidence and references

  • Other
    8 tips for healthy eating(Opens in a new tab)NHSVegetable variety, food-label awareness and replacing sugary drinks with water; no calorie target is prescribed. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05
  • Other
    Food allergy(Opens in a new tab)NHSChecking ingredients, telling food providers about allergies and clinician assessment of suspected allergies. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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