In a world brimming with dietary choices and food products, the ability to read and comprehend food labels is more critical than ever. Consumers are bombarded with terms like “natural,” “organic,” “free-range” and “non-GMO,” but the true meaning of these labels and their impact on health can often be elusive and misunderstood.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Jaime Gnau shares some important information about food labels and explains how to correctly read them with Authority Magazine. Gnau is a clinical assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Missouri State University.