Healthy Eating: Nutrition Labels

The Truth about Food Labels

The first step to eating better? Navigating the aisles of the grocery store

Sugar

We consume about 10 percent more caloric sweeteners today than we did 30 years ago, the USDA reports. In that same period, adult obesity has doubled. Coincidence? Keep the sugars below 10 percent of total calories—that's 2 1/2 grams of sugar per 100 calories, says Dr. Katz. And steer clear of these 12 Foods Your Dentist Wouldn’t Eat.

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