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Step-by-step guide to reading food labels

Judy Davie

**I feel a bit stupid asking this question; I know we’re meant to eat less fat, sugar, salt and less kilojoules to lose weight, but I don’t really know what I should be looking for on food labels to work out what’s good or bad. How much sugar is a lot and how do you know if a product is high in fat or kilojoules?

Helen**

It’s actually a very good question and one many people are unsure about. Food manufacturers display what they want you to know at the front of the pack but are legally required to give you the facts in listed ingredients and a nutritional panel.

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