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In 1994 the U.S. government began requiring manufacturers to put nutrition information on food labels. You can use this information to make better choices about what you buy and eat. Look for the following:

1. Look for foods with lower or zero levels of saturated fats.
2. Pay close attention to serving sizes.
3. Products labeled “light,” or “lite,” must have a third fewer calories or half the fat of the foods with which they are compared. “Light” can also mean that salt has been reduced by half.
4. Calcium is important for bones, teeth, and prevention of Osteoporosis.
5. The “sodium” amount tells you how much salt is in the food.
6. Look for products that have more fiber and less sugar.
7. Vitamins and minerals will help your body function properly.
8. Use the “percentage of daily value” section as a guide for daily planning of servings.
9. The number of calories a person needs each day depends on many factors, including amount of exercise.
10. Look for calories first and then grams of sugar.
11. The lower the cholesterol the better.
12. Any food labels with high amounts of protein is great.
13. Look to see how the product is made, in particular, why should food contain high fructose corn syrup.

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