In my last article on Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label, I pointed out how to decipher such terms as “serving size” and “calories from fat”. In this article, I’ll talk more about carbs, fiber, protein, and vitamins and minerals.CarbohydratesCarbohydrates and protein are often counted to ensure that enough are consumed for optimal health (although some do use the label to limit carbs for weight loss). Carbohydrate, like fat, is based on a person eating 2,000 calories, so the daily total of carbs to shoot for in a day is around 250 (50% of 2000 calories divided by 4 calories per gram). For low-carb diet followers, keep in mind that most health professionals suggest a minimum of 100 grams per day for optimal brain cell function and manufacture of red blood cells.Carbohydrate total is an