Labels & Calories: What's Important on the Food Label?

Labels & Calories: What's Important on the Food Label?
What are the most important things to look for on food labels?
Do you read food labels?

They can be confusing, for sure.

So, when you're looking at the label, do you know what to look for? Fat, calories, sodium, fiber... which of those numbers do you really need to pay attention to?

Felicia Stoler, PhD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to help you sort out the confusing world of food labeling and explain the most important things to look for.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 5
  • Audio File: train_your_body/1428tb2e.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Felicia Stoler, PhD
  • Organization: ACSM
  • Guest Website: Felicia Stoler
  • Guest Bio: felicia stoler close upDr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a Bachelor's from Tulane University, a Masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her Doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ. Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. Felicia is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.

    Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series, Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families, across the country, in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes. She is the author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top "must have" books in 2011. She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity.

    Felicia has been on many national and local television and radio programs across the U.S. She is one of the most sought-after nutrition/fitness experts for TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. Felicia is passionate about helping people live healthier lives – and practices what she preaches. She maintains a private practice and provides consulting and public speaking. Felicia is the mother of two children and step mom of one – living in NJ.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: No
  • Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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