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Test Your Food Label Knowledge!
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Make the most of the information on food labels by taking this quiz.
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Make Your Calories Count: Use the Nutrition Facts Label for Healthy Weight Management
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
This interactive learning program helps consumers make healthy food choices while controlling calories. Also check out the "Nutrition Facts Label" (PDF|350 KB) brochure.
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Trans Fat Now Listed With Saturated Fat and Cholesterol on the Nutrition Facts Label
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
FDA has required that trans fat be added to the Nutrition Facts panel by January 1, 2006.This Web page discusses the new label regulations and educates consumers about trans fats. Also available in Spanish.
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Food Label Helps Consumers Make Healthier Choices
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Comparing items using the food label can help you to choose the best value for your health. Learn about the percent Daily Value, how to decipher confusing claims, and more. Also in PDF|507 KB.
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USDA Organic SealNational Organic Program
USDA. Agricultural Marketing Service.
Provides information to consumers and producers on USDA certified organic products and their labeling.
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Reference Values for Nutrition Labeling
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
View reference values for nutrients used by the government in labeling food products.
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FDA to Encourage Science-based Labeling and Competition for Healthier Dietary Choices
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Provides information on an FDA initiative and report concerning the improvement of food labeling.
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Last Modified: Feb 27, 2009  
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