A Guide to Good Choices

Flip over any food or drink package and you’ll see a Nutrition Facts label. This helpful little chart is required to provide data on the per-serving content of calories and nutrients that are important to health (see image). “By revealing the content of key nutrients, the nutrition facts label can help you select healthier choices and balance your diet,” says Jeffrey B. Blumberg, PhD, research professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Here’s how:

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Flip over any food or drink package and you’ll see a Nutrition Facts label. This helpful little chart is required to provide data on the per-serving content of calories and nutrients that are important to health (see image). “By revealing the content of key nutrients, the nutrition facts label can help you select healthier choices
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