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Consumer Resources - Poster 1 - Can

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Nutrition Facts - To Help You Make Informed Food Choices

 

Nutrition facts on can of food
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Information in the Nutrition Facts table is based on a specific amount of food. Compare this to the amount you eat.

** Use % Daily Value to see if a food has a little or a lot of a nutrient.

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the nutrition information on food labels you will be able to:

  • Compare products more easily
  • Determine the nutritional value of foods
  • Better manage special diets
  • Increase or decrease your intake of a particular nutrient

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Last Updated: 2006-09-25 Top