22 nutrients
22 nutrients · FDA daily values · plain language
Every nutrient on the label explained — what it does to your body, whether high or low is good, and what the %DV actually tells you.
Most misunderstood
Essential for nerve and muscle function, but excess raises blood pressure
Average American vs. FDA Daily Value
One in three Americans has high blood pressure — and 70% of dietary sodium comes from processed and restaurant food, not the salt shaker. Most people who think they “watch their salt” still exceed the daily limit before lunch.
Where it hides: Processed foods, canned soups, deli meats, and restaurant meals are the biggest sodium sources. Cooking at home gives you control.
22 nutrients