Nutrition Facts Panel Part 2: Micronutrients, %DV, and What It All Means

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Jan 9

This episode continues the Nutrition Facts Panel series with a closer look at micronutrients, percent Daily Value, and how to use the label information in real life. While calories and macronutrients often get the most attention, the vitamins and minerals listed on the label are there for specific public health reasons.

The episode explains why nutrients like sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, and vitamin D are required, how reference values are chosen, and what it means when a food is considered high or low in a nutrient. It also breaks down the percent Daily Value column, one of the most misunderstood parts of the label.

Listeners will learn why the 2,000-calorie reference exists, how to use %DV as a comparison tool, and why it is not meant to be personalized or followed exactly. The episode also explains why some nutrients do not have a %DV and how serving size influences every number on the label.

This episode completes the Nutrition Facts Panel series and provides practical guidance for using food labels as a helpful resource rather than a source of confusion.

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Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Mexico, USA. As the owner of Real World Nutrition, her private practice, she's passionate about guiding individuals toward eating and living healthier in the real world. Beyond one-on-one consultations, Shelley is a multifaceted professional. She's a podcaster, author, speaker, and consultant known for her commitment to dispelling nutrition myths and providing evidence-based information. Her mission is to empower people to achieve improved health, wellness, and energy without resorting to restrictive diets or misinformation.

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