3.3K views · 67 reactions | The Nutrition Facts label can help you make healthy food choices, manage diabetes and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. 3 key facts to know:  Note the serving size so you can make accurate calculations  The info on the label is based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day. Your calorie needs may vary.  Tracking carbs is important; they have the biggest impact on your blood sugar | American Heart Association | Facebook

The FDA has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a wellness dietitian with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, explains some of the key changes. https://mayocl.in/2Qm9yHb | Mayo Clinic