Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food labels can help you understand the relationship between certain nutrients and diseases. And now, food labels are supposed to be much better at warning people who have food allergies about ingredients that may be dangerous to them.
As of January 2006, food manufacturers must disclose in plain language whether products contain any of the top...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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