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How reliable are nutritious facts noted at the back of the packaging of several products in the market today?
What is the definition of nutritious fact labels found on most food products in the market today? Are they reliable? How are they helpful in remaining fit and healthy?
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Hi mmng23,
It has become mandatory for food manufacturers to print their nutritional information on the labels of their food products. They have to give the information about the ingredients contained in their product and the percentage they form of the total product. But unless you are not nutritionally-savvy, it can be difficult for a common man to understand these terms. Also a certain ingredient can be called by different names. E.g. sugar can be also called as high corn fructose syrup or maltodextrin and salt can also be called as monosodium glutamate. Now if you don’t know what these terms mean, you can be easily misled.
Also as the manufacturers are in it for money, never trust them. Instead for good health, avoid all the packaged and processed foods. Instead eat plenty of foods in their natural, unprocessed state. Also go for more organic products to avoid consuming foods laden with pesticides and insecticides. While these foods may be quite expensive, they’ll make up for the doctor’s fees in the long run.
It has become mandatory for food manufacturers to print their nutritional information on the labels of their food products. They have to give the information about the ingredients contained in their product and the percentage they form of the total product. But unless you are not nutritionally-savvy, it can be difficult for a common man to understand these terms. Also a certain ingredient can be called by different names. E.g. sugar can be also called as high corn fructose syrup or maltodextrin and salt can also be called as monosodium glutamate. Now if you don’t know what these terms mean, you can be easily misled.
Also as the manufacturers are in it for money, never trust them. Instead for good health, avoid all the packaged and processed foods. Instead eat plenty of foods in their natural, unprocessed state. Also go for more organic products to avoid consuming foods laden with pesticides and insecticides. While these foods may be quite expensive, they’ll make up for the doctor’s fees in the long run.
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