Question

In order to determine if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient, you should check the _________________ for that nutrient on the nutrition facts panel.

Answer 1

Daily recommended intake percentage.In order to determine if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient, you should check the nutrient's daily recommended intake percentage for that nutrient on the nutrition facts panel (label). The standard labels included a variety of vitamins and essential nutrients contained within a product. In addition the amounts of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and a number of other basic food nutrients are also included in the nutrition facts label.

Answer 2

Make sure to note how much a serving is. If the label says there are two servings in the container but you plan on eating the whole thing, you need to multiply all the values (including fiber) listed on the facts by two to know how much of each nutrient you can actually consume.  Every ingredient in a beverage or a food is listed on the package label alongside the Nutrition Facts Label.