The servings per container tells you how Sample Food ABC many servings are in that package. 

The serving size tells you how much of that food is one serving.

The % Daily Value tells you if a food is high or low in a certain nutrient. A daily value of 20% or more for a nutrient is considered HIGH in that nutrient.

The nutrients section provides a list of important nutrients and how much is in each serving. (Nutrients include both those you want more of and those you want to limit.) 

Ingredients are also listed on the label, in order of highest to lowest amount  contained, and are generally found just below the nutrition facts label. Food labels in the U.S. also list the most common food allergens including milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame.

Example of the nutrition label found on packaged foods.
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Lindsay, A. and Helm, M. 2025, Nutrition Facts Label - Nutrition Information for Older Adults, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-04

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Healthy Aging Initiative

Extension's Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) connects you with the resources to navigate aging and its trends. Our programs are offered for adults over 50 and those who partner with them to provide care and support. We provide expert nutrition and physical activity training information for elders, caregivers and professionals. We have sponsorship options for tours and professional education, and we offer careers in aging exploration programs for students.