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Nutrition Labelling... Get the Facts!
| Element | Features | Potential uses |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Facts | - almost always present - visible - consistent "look" |
- evaluate a food's nutritional value - compare nutritional quality of foods - control intakes of specific nutrients, such as fat or sodium, in special diets |
| Ingredient list | - almost always present | - identify sources of certain nutrients and their relative importance in the food - identify food allergens or meet cultural requirements |
| Nutrition claims | - optional - highly visible - quick and easy |
- a quick way to identify foods with a specific nutritional feature of interest - health claims translate complex diet-health relationships into simple, relevant messages |
