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Food Labels

Food labels help individuals make healthy choices when buying food in grocery stores or restaurants. Find resources on how to read food labels and food package terminology. 

How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

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Package Terminology

Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms

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Find USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms including organic, no hormones and certified.

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Crops

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Learn how GMO crops and animal foods are defined and regulated in the United States.

Gluten-Free

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Foods labeled as "gluten-free" and with similar terms such as "without gluten," "free of gluten," and "no gluten" must meet specific criteria established by the FDA.

Organic

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Learn about organic foods, requirements, and how they are labeled.

Nutrition Education Resources & Materials on Food Labeling

The Nutrition Facts label reflects current scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The label makes it easier for individuals to make more informed food choices.

The FDA provides educational materials on the Nutrition Facts Label. Discover resources for health educators and healthcare professionals. Find education materials from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration that make it easy to understand and use the Nutrition Facts Label including:

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