reading labels
Studying product information
Reading labels is the practice of examining product packaging for information—ingredients, nutrition facts, warnings, or care instructions.
The phrase often implies health-consciousness or careful consumption: She's been reading labels ever since her diabetes diagnosis.
It can also suggest skepticism about processed foods: Once you start reading labels, you can't go back.
- ingredientsParts of a mixture
- ingredient listEnumerated recipe components
- nutritionBodily use of food
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- daily valueNutrient intake guideline
scanning · packaging · fine print · small print · expiration · use by date · allergens · warnings · checking · scrutinizing · grocery · shopping · squinting · contents · percentage · serving size · organic · additives
- laundry prepsorting, stain treatment, spot cleaning, turning inside out, pre-treating
- reading activitiesbrowsing, audiobooks
- nutrition educationnutrition facts, food groups, balanced diet, healthy eating, food pyramid
- precautionscaution, double-checking, verifying, safety checks, checking mirrors