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Food labels should help you know what’s contained in food items and guide you in making informed, healthier choices.
But the labels featuring numbers, percentages and complex-sounding ingredients can be overwhelming and cause confusion.
Registered dietitian nutritionist Jaime Gnau breaks down food labels. She’s also clinical assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Missouri State University.