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How to Read Food Labels for a Heart-Healthy Diet

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What’s the most important number on a food label?

Calories

Total fat

Servings per container

Sodium

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What is the percent daily value based on?

The average American’s diet

A 2,000-calorie-a-day diet

The ideal diet to aim for

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What’s another name for trans fats?

Partially hydrogenated oil

Omega-3 fatty acid

Olive oil

Butter

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What’s important to know about the first ingredient listed on a label?

It’s the healthiest.

It’s in the largest quantity.

It’s first due to alphabetical order.

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What words should I look out for that mean sugar?

High-fructose corn syrup

Agave nectar

Dehydrated cane juice

All of the above
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8 Ways to Lose Belly Fat and Live a Healthier Life

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5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know

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