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Food Labeling Tricks
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Did you resolve to eat a healthier diet this year? That means that you are going to choose better foods, right? Simply reading food labels might prompt you to buy some items that really aren't good for you. It is important to understand the finer points of food labeling guidelines to avoid making poor choices. They can be tricky!
Robert Davis, PhD, a science journalist, has posted an intriguing list of the 10 most tricky food label claims on his blog. Here are seven of the trickiest.
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How Food Label Savvy Are You?
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Not enough of us are using Nutrition Facts information to inform our food choices.
A national survey (NHANES) has found that only 61.5% of Americans regularly look at the Nutrition Facts panel on the food items they purchase. The numbers are worse for other label information: 51.6% check the ingredients label, 47.2% examine the serving size, and 43.8% consider the health claims when deciding on a food purchase. Significantly fewer men utilized this information than women.
PositiveTip: Next time you are at the grocery store, try consulting the food label, and become more savvy about the food you purchase!