Nutrition labelling regulations were introduced in 2003 and became mandatory for all prepackaged foods on December 12, 2007. If you have medical conditions (such as diabetes) you may probably be aware of the nutrition labeling. It is very important that as consumers we have an informed decision regarding choosing the healthiest and nutritious food products. As we all know that we should choose the lesser salty foods, more fibre intake and foods that are low in saturated and trans fats to keep ourselves healthy. Therefore, we should start to compare the nutrition labeling of similar products before checking out at cashiers. For example, all of the ingredients in a food are listed in descending order by weight. The ingredients present in the greatest amount in a product are listed first. Using the List of Ingredients can help you choose a food product that is beneficial for your health and it can also help you identify allergens.
To test how much you know nutrition information on food labels, click the follow website for a quiz.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/nutrition/cons/inl_quiz_flash-eng.php
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