PUBLICATION W327A
Quick Bites: Let the Food Label Be Your Guide Through the Grocery Store Jungle
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Summary
Nutrition Facts labels help cut through confusing grocery-store marketing and make it easier to choose foods that fit your health goals and budget. This resource explains how to read key parts of the label—serving size, calories, and % Daily Value—and how to compare products by focusing on the nutrients that matter most to you. It also highlights which nutrients to limit or get more of for common concerns like weight, heart health, or diabetes.
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