Nutrition facts on packaged food labels help consumers make informed decisions about what they eat, notes a message shared by the Department of Human Resources with UWindsor faculty and staff Monday.

In a wellness tip, dietitian Sara Perissinotti of the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre recommends selecting products with five per cent or less daily value of fat, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium.

Find more info on the benefits of consulting nutrition facts tables, including a link to tips on using food labels, in the entire message.