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If it's labeled "natural," it's healthier.

  • True
  • False
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If a food is "lite" or light," it has no fat.

  • True
  • False
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Free-range chickens spend most of their time outdoors.

  • True
  • False
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A food "made with real fruit" means that it’s mostly fruit.

  • True
  • False
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"Fortified" and "enriched" mean the same thing.

  • True
  • False
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"Lightly sweetened" means a food is low in sugar.

  • True
  • False
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“Excellent source” of fiber means you’ll get all you need for the day.

  • True
  • False
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Organic foods are always the healthier choice.

  • True
  • False
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Which claim means a food doesn’t have any trans fats in it?

  • Zero trans fats
  • No trans fats
  • Neither
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If it says “whole grains” on the package, you’re getting a lot of the good stuff.

  • True
  • False
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"No additives" means nothing was added.

  • True
  • False
  • Not necessarily
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"Low," when referring to fat, calories, or cholesterol ...

  • Means something specific
  • Is just a marketing term

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SOURCES:

American Cancer Society: "Understanding Food Terms."

American Diabetes Association: "Natural? Organic? What does it all Mean?"

American Heart Association: "Saturated Fats," "Trans Fats."

Beauchesne, E. Canadian Medical Association Journal, June 9, 2009.

Center for Science in the Public Interest: "Food Labeling Chaos."

FDA: "Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide (10. Appendix B: Additional Requirements for Nutrient Content Claims)," "Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide (9. Appendix A: Definitions of Nutrient Content Claims)," "What is the meaning of 'natural' on the label of food?"

GreenerChoices.org: "No additives."

National Chicken Council: "Chickopedia: What Consumers Need to Know."

Smith-Spangler, C. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2012.

USDA: "Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms," "National Organic Program," "Organic Standards."

Whole Grains Council: "Identifying Whole Grain Products."