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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 28 MIN

Nutrition Facts Panel Part 2: Micronutrients, %DV, and What It All Means

from Real World Nutrition · host Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN LD

The Nutrition Facts Panel contains more than calories and macronutrients. In this episode, the focus shifts to micronutrients, percent Daily Values, and how to use this information without confusion or overwhelm.   This second episode in a two-part series explains why certain vitamins and minerals appear on the label, what nutrients of concern really mean, how sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, and vitamin D fit into daily intake, and how to interpret percent Daily Value in a practical way.   You will learn why the label uses a 2,000-calorie reference, what 5 percent and 20 percent Daily Value actually tell you, why some nutrients have no %DV at all, and how to use the label as a comparison tool rather than a scorecard.   If the Nutrition Facts Panel has ever felt unclear or misleading, this episode helps put the numbers in context so they support better overall patterns rather than creating stress.   Read More: Nutrition Facts Panel Part 1: Serving Sizes, Servings Per Container, and Calories Read More: Nutrition Facts Panel Part 2: Fats, Cholesterol, Carbohydrates, and Protein Read More: Nutrition Facts Panel Part 3: Sodium, Potassium, and Other Vitamins and Minerals Read More: Nutrition Facts Panel Part 4: % Daily Value and Other Information Learn more or contact me: ShelleyRael.com Schedule a complimentary 30-minute introductory call today to discover how I can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Enroll in the Mini Course: 6 Tips for the Busy Person to Have Sustainable Energy: All-Day Energy Through Food AND Companion Workbook

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