how do you read a supplement label

Serving size is the manufacturer’s suggested serving expressed in the appropriate unit (tablet, capsule, softgel, packet, teaspoonful). Amount Per Serving heads the listing of nutrients contained in the supplement, followed by the quantity present in each serving. International Unit (IU) is a standard unit of measure for fat soluble vitamins (A, D and E). Milligram (mg) and microgram (mcg) are units of measurement for water soluble vitamins (C and B complex) and minerals. A milligram is equal to .001 grams. A microgram is equal to .001 milligrams. An asterisk under the “Percent Daily Value” heading indicates that a Daily Value is not established for that nutrient. The list of all ingredients includes nutrients and other ingredients used to formulate the supplement, in decreasing order by weight. All supplements should be stored in a cool, dry place in their original containers, out of the reach of children and should be used before the expiration date to assure full potency. The manufacturer’s or distributor’s name and place of business or phone number are required to appear on the label. Percent Daily Value (DV) tells what percentage of the recommended daily intake for each nutrient for adults and children ages 4 and up is provided by the supplement. How do you read a supplement label? Updated 10/08 Reprinted with permission of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Council for Responsible Nutrition The Science Behind the Supplements ® ® ®

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Page 1: How do you read a supplement label

Serving size is themanufacturer’s suggestedserving expressed in theappropriate unit (tablet, capsule,softgel, packet, teaspoonful).

Amount Per Serving heads thelisting of nutrients contained inthe supplement, followed bythe quantity present in eachserving.

International Unit (IU) is astandard unit of measure for fatsoluble vitamins (A, D and E).

Milligram (mg) and microgram(mcg) are units of measurementfor water soluble vitamins (Cand B complex) and minerals.A milligram is equal to .001grams. A microgram is equal to .001 milligrams.

An asterisk under the“Percent Daily Value”heading indicates that aDaily Value is notestablished for thatnutrient.The list of all ingredients

includes nutrients and otheringredients used to formulatethe supplement, in decreasingorder by weight.

All supplements should bestored in a cool, dry place intheir original containers, out ofthe reach of children andshould be used before theexpiration date to assure fullpotency.

The manufacturer’s ordistributor’s name andplace of business orphone number arerequired to appear onthe label.

Percent Daily Value (DV)tells what percentage ofthe recommended dailyintake for each nutrientfor adults and childrenages 4 and up isprovided by thesupplement.

How do you read a supplement label?

Updated 10/08Reprinted with permission of the Council for Responsible Nutrition

Council for Responsible NutritionThe Science Behind the Supplements

®®

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