1. Look

Start by checking the serving size. How many servings are in one pouch, and how many times should you divide the portions?

2. Check

Look at the calories per serving. If one pack contains 2 servings, then eating the entire pack at once will double the calories. The daily calorie intake depends on gender, age, and daily activity.

3. Limit

This section helps you see which nutrients should be limited per serving. Kids should avoid or limit the intake of sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats like saturated fats or trans fats, which may be high. You can refer to the % Daily Value (DV) to check the recommended daily intake.

4. Important

This section shows the essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, vitamins, fiber, iron, potassium, and healthy fats. These nutrients are all equally important for children. You can see the percentage of each nutrient and determine how much more is needed from other meals to reach the recommended daily intake. Check the % in the Percent Daily Value column.
*Note: This Nutrition Facts is for children, adults should limit fat intake.

5. Nutrients Per Day

The % Daily Value is the percentage of nutrients you will get from this product. For the rest of the day, we should get the remaining nutrients from other meals to complete 100% of the daily requirement.

6. Recommendations

The footnote provides recommendations on how much of each nutrient should be consumed daily. For example, Thai children aged 6 and above should receive 2,000 calories per day and focus on high-protein foods.

How was that? Easier than you thought, right? Next time you buy snacks for your child, don’t forget to check the Nutrition Facts to keep improving your skills!