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The little book of white lies
Read your labels!
Understanding food labels will help you make your choice.
Most packaged foods on sale in the UK have to contain:
• a name
• a date mark
• a list of ingredients (listed in descending order of weight)
• the name and address of
• the manufacturer or packer.
Any foods saying they’re low in fat orhigh in fibre or similar have to supporttheir claim with more detail. You canfind this on the label.
TIP: Look at the amount of fat and saturates first. Choose the foods with the least amount, if you are comparing. Then check the sodium content - the lower the better.
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