Nutrition Labeling on Supermarket Shelves
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The portion size is what you might sit down and eat in one setting. Food packaging and food wrappers may also sport fancy flags and banners with various nutrition claims. ... The following definitions apply: Calorie Free – contains less than 5 calories per labeled serving Low Calorie –has 40 calories or less per labeled serving Reduced Calorie – has 25% or fewer calories per labeled serving than the reference item Fat Free – has less than 0.5gm of fat per labeled serving Low Fat – has 3gm or less of fat per labeled serving Reduced Fat – has at least 25% less fat per serving than the reference item Cholesterol Free – has less then 2mg of cholesterol per labeled serving Low Cholesterol – has 20mg of cholesterol or less per labeled serving Sodium Free – has less than 5mg of sodium per labeled serving Low Sodium – has 140mg or less of sodium per labeled serving Very Low Sodium – has 35mg or less of sodium per labeled serving Reduced Sodium – has at least 25% less sodium per labeled serving Sugar Free – has less than 0.5gm of sugar per labeled serving Low Sugar –this term is not defined and may not be used Reduced Sugar – has at least 25% less sugar per labeled serving Many products now have various symbols that can help lead us to making healthier choices.