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Know What You’re Eating: Understanding Food Labels
Submitted by Hugh McBride on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 17:41.Since the passage of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990, labels titled "Nutrition Facts" have been required to appear on a majority of packaged food sold in the United States. One of the most important parts of being a healthy shopper is reading and understanding the information provided on these labels.
The following is a section-by-section look at the information included on the nutrition label, along with tips on how to apply these facts to your dietary plan.
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