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Reading Food Labels Right

Low-fat, reduced calorie or sodium-free? Bring this list the next time you go grocery shopping!

Calorie labels

Even though the food package says "reduced-calorie", do note the portion size: If you are eating 10 servings at one go, it's not exacty low-calorie in the end. Also look at other nutritional factors such as artificial flavoring and sodium content. Because low-caloric food often lack in taste, manufacturers usually add in more artificial sweeteners and MSG to enhance the flavor.

LabelWhat it means
Reduced calories25% or less calories per serving than regular product
Low-calorie40 or less calories per serving
Calorie-freeLess than 5 calories per serving


Sodium labels

The daily recommended sodium intake varies from person to person. But generally, men should consume no more than 1700mg and women no more than 1350mg. Those 60 years and above should cut back on their salt intake.

LabelWhat it means
Light (in sodium)50% reduction in sodium
Low-sodium140mg or less per serving
Sodium-freeLess than 5mg sodium per serving


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