Reading Nutrition Labels

Some interesting points covered in this article:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--13268-0,00.html?cm_mmc=nutrition-_-2009_08_27-_-nutrition-_-Diet%3a%20Nutrition%20Facts

Here's one example:

"MULTIGRAIN BREAD"

YOU THINK: It has lots of whole grains 
WHAT IT MEANS: "Multigrain" means only that it contains more than one type of grain. The first ingredient in "multigrain" products is often enriched or unbleached wheat flour, which is simply refined white flour with a few nutrients pumped back in. "Refining strips wheat of itsfiber-rich bran and germ, which contain valuable nutrients for runners, including zinc and selenium," says Monique Ryan, R. D., author of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes. 
GET SMART: The first ingredient in the list should be whole. "As in whole wheat, whole oat, or whole-grain brown rice—all have more fiber and phytonutrients than refined grains," says Ryan. If the package says "100% whole grain," that's even better—it contains only whole grains.