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Reading Nutritional Labels

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Let’s face it – deciphering nutritional labels sometimes seems tougher than dissecting Shakespeare.

But understanding those labels is crucial to packing your child a balanced and healthy lunch. How much fat is too much? What foods are high in Vitamins A and C?

Read the Nutrition Facts Label PDF from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services4 to better understand nutritional content.

 

Resources

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html

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