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N L E A

Nutrient Labeling and Education Act

CHOLESTEROL
Too much cholesterol--a second cousin to fat--can lead to heart disease. Try to eat less than 300 mg each day.

SODIUM
You call it "salt," the label calls it "soduim." Either way, it may add up to high blood pressure in some people. So, keep your sodium intake low-2,400 to 3,000 mg or less each day.
*The AHA recommends no more than 1,000 mg sodium per day for healthy adults.

DIETARY FIBER
Eat more fiber! Fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods, beans and peas are all good sources and can help reduce the rist of heart disease and cancer.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Your goal here is 100% of each for the day. Don't count on one food to do it all. Let a combination of foods add up to a winning score.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (114g)
Servings per Container 4

Amount per Serving

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 300mg 13%

Total Carbohydrate 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A 80% ~ Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 4% ~ Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
   calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or
   lower depending on your calorie needs:
                    Calories        2,000        2,500

Total Fat        Less than       65g           80g
  Sat Fat        Less than       20g           25g
Cholesterol     Less than       300mg      300mg
Sodium          Less than       2,400mg    2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate              300g         375g
  Fiber                                25g           30g

Calories per gram:
Fat 9 ~ Carbohydrate 4 ~ Protein 4

TOTAL FAT
Aim low: Most people need to cut back on fat! Too much fat may contribute to heart disease and cancer. Try to limit your calories from fat. For a healthy heart, choose foods with a big difference between the total number of calories and the number of calories from fat.

SATURATED FAT
Saturate fat is part of the total fat in food. It is listed separately because it's the key player in raising blood cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Eat less!

TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES
When you cut down on fat, you can eat more carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are in foods like potatoes, bread, noodles, rice, fruits and vegetables. Choose these often! They give you more nutrients than sugars like soda pop and candy.

PROTEIN
Where there is animal protein, there is also fat and cholesterol. Eat small servings of lean meat, fish and poultry. Use skim or low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese. Try vegetable proteins like tofu, beans, grains, and cereal.