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MYTHBUSTERS!How to read food labels
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Claim: 97% fat free & ‘light’
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What does this mean?
Product must contain less than 3g of fat per 100g
Always check the Nutrition Information Panel
‘Light’ does not always mean low fat
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Claim: Very High in Fibre
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What does this mean?
Again, check the Nutrition Information Panel; a product must contain 20g of fibre per 100g to be claimed as ‘high fibre’
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Claim: Low Gi
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What does this mean?
GI level refers to the Glycemic index of a food – that is, the effect of carbohydrates in a food on insulin levels.
For a product to claim ‘low GI’, the food must have an index level of 55 or below
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Claim: No added sugar
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What does this mean?
Product must contain no added sugar Natural sugars are allowed There are many different ‘names’ for
sugar, including corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, molasses – watch out for these on ingredient listings
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Claims: Guaranteed wholegrain, helps lower cholesterol re-absorption
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What does this mean?
Be wary of products simply ‘adding’ health claims to packaging, these are not government regulated
Such claims are often more a marketing tool, used to persuade consumers
It is always vital to read the nutrition information panel to check for hidden additives, fats, sugars etc.
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Claim: ‘Light’
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What does this mean?
Look carefully! Although the ice cream product on the right claims to be ‘light’ and 97% fat free, both products actually contain the same RDI of energy! This is a common trap with ‘low fat’ or ‘light’ products.