Introduction
Label Reading Guidelines
Food Groups
Ingredient Substitutions
Tips & Hints to Help You Manage Your Diet
  Label Reading Guidelines

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Learning to read labels is the first step to a healthier diet. A few simple guidelines can help you with your selections.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size 1 cup (228g)
Servings per container 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40   Calories from fat 10
  % Daily Value
Total Fat 1g  1%
      Saturated Fat 0g  0%
Cholesterol 0mg   0%
Sodium 380 mg  16%
Total Carbohydrate 7g   2%
     Dietary Fiber 3g      10%
     Sugars 3  
Protein 3g
Vitamin A  10% Vitamin C  6%
Calcium  4%  * Iron 10%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.
INGREDIENTS: TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SALT, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC
 

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