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Understanding Today's Food Label: Label

Last Updated: October 28, 2009

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Today’s Food Label at a Glance

Food labels carry an up-to-date, easy-to-use nutrition information guide that is required on almost all packaged foods. The guide helps you plan a healthy diet.


Sample Food Label




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Lesson Contents
I. Understanding Today's Food Label: Introduction
II. Understanding Today's Food Label: History
III. Understanding Today's Food Label: Claims
IV. Understanding Today's Food Label: The Label at a Glance
V. Understanding Today's Food Label: Tips

Interactive Nutrition Facts Label
Glossary
Resources/Tools
Disclaimer
Acknowledgments

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