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New labels help you sort out nutrition facts u sort of.

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Publication Date: 26-AUG-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: New labels help you sort out nutrition facts u sort of.(Food)

Article Excerpt
A number of food products arenAEt waiting until the seasons change to debut their new looks.

Starting this month, products from KelloggAEs, Kraft, Unilever and other global manufacturers will sport the Smart Choices label, a front-of-pack nutrition tag designed to help consumers pick better-for-them foods and beverages.

The green check means the product meets specific nutrition criteria based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other nutrition science. The program evaluates everything from muffins and cereals to snacks, frozen entrees and fruit drinks based on criteria specific to that food or beverage category. The criteria for each is outlined at smartchoicesprogram.com.

Keep in mind that this program has the support of...



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