Food Facts for Older Adults: Information on how to Use the Dietary GuidelinesU.S. Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service, 1993 - 68 pages |
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... label to see how much and which kinds of fats are included in the product before you buy it . says All types of fat have the same number of calories -- both butter and margarine have about 36 calories per teaspoon . So , go easy on all ...
... label to see how much and which kinds of fats are included in the product before you buy it . says All types of fat have the same number of calories -- both butter and margarine have about 36 calories per teaspoon . So , go easy on all ...
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... label and choose those foods that are lower in fat , saturated fat , and cholesterol . At the Table : • Use less of all fats and oils , especially satu- rated fats such as butter , cream , sour cream , and cream cheese . • Try reduced ...
... label and choose those foods that are lower in fat , saturated fat , and cholesterol . At the Table : • Use less of all fats and oils , especially satu- rated fats such as butter , cream , sour cream , and cream cheese . • Try reduced ...
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... labels for information on the sodium content ( see Section 3 for more informa- tion on food labels ) . • Try fresh or plain frozen vegetables and meats instead of those canned or prepared with salt . • Look for low or reduced sodium or ...
... labels for information on the sodium content ( see Section 3 for more informa- tion on food labels ) . • Try fresh or plain frozen vegetables and meats instead of those canned or prepared with salt . • Look for low or reduced sodium or ...
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... labels can also help you make choices to moderate your sodium intake . WHERE'S THE SALT ? FOOD GROUP BREADS , CEREALS SODIUM , milligrams Cooked cereal , rice , pasta , unsalted Ready - to - eat cereal trace per 1/2 cup Bread FRUITS ...
... labels can also help you make choices to moderate your sodium intake . WHERE'S THE SALT ? FOOD GROUP BREADS , CEREALS SODIUM , milligrams Cooked cereal , rice , pasta , unsalted Ready - to - eat cereal trace per 1/2 cup Bread FRUITS ...
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... labels by the U.S. Government . ) In addition to getting adequate calcium and vitamin D , it's important to note that moder- ate exercise that places weight on your bones , such as walking , helps maintain and may even increase bone ...
... labels by the U.S. Government . ) In addition to getting adequate calcium and vitamin D , it's important to note that moder- ate exercise that places weight on your bones , such as walking , helps maintain and may even increase bone ...
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