How to Read the New Nutrition Labels

Ready to eat right? Great! Part of healthy eating means reading the labels on your food favorites. New government rules have expanded food labels, which now include allergy information and more detailed fat facts. Do you know what to look for? These simple tips help you focus in what you need to know.

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD, October 2008

SOURCES: Medical Reference from Medstar Television. Suzanne McKeever, RD, registered dietitian, Holy Redeemer Health System, Meadowbrook, Pa.

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