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Food labels play an important role in communicating product information to buyers and manufacturers. It comprises information about the product's type, nutritional value, preparation methods and safety measures. Food labels are an important public health tool for encouraging a healthy diet. The study's goal is to assess cardiac patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding food labeling while attending a cardiac clinic at a tertiary care hospital. The study involved 370 male and female patients from Chennai SIMS Hospital's Cardiac Clinic. A structured validated questionnaire was used to collect demographic data, anthropometric data and questions of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding food labelling. The Statistical results were analysed using the chi-square test. Overall, the KAP Score revealed that 64.6% of people use food labels moderately, 11.1% inadequately and 24.3% adequately. These findings highlight the significance of food labels in reducing noncommunicable diseases by promoting educated dietary choices. Improving food labeling education and understanding can boost its effectiveness in terms of public health and disease prevention. The findings revealed that area of residence has a borderline relationship with KAP Score, however education level and medical history are substantially associated with KAP Score.