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Food Labels: Meaningful or Marketing?
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Food Labels: Meaningful or Marketing?

ByDain Wallis

Food labels became mandatory in Canada for all prepackaged foods on December 12, 2007 (large companies were required to comply earlier in 2005). Nutrition Facts Labels were first implemented by the US in 1994. The goal of these labels is inform the consumer about their food chocies. The Food and Drugs Act (FDA) of Canada states the…

How To Read Nutrition Facts Labels
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How To Read Nutrition Facts Labels

ByDain Wallis

Nutrition Facts Labels are very helpful. They spell out all the information needed for consumers to make responsible choices about their food. If you are serious about your health and nutrition, you should be looking at the Nutrition Facts of every product that you buy. In order to make sure everyone gets the most out…