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Article: FAT GRAM TOTALS ON FOOD LABELS DON'T TELL WHOLE NUTRITIONAL STORY.(Spotlight on Health & Fitness)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
- Article date:
- August 11, 1998
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Byline: Pat Kendall
You have high cholesterol and have been told you need to cut down on fat, saturated fat and cholesterol in foods. You've found a substitute for your favorite brand of cookies that claims to be 40 percent lower in fat. It's also somewhat lower in calories.
However, when you read the label, the lower-fat version actually contains more saturated fat and cholesterol per cookie than the original version. Which is the better choice?
If you're talking about one cookie, it's a tradeoff. If you're talking about 10 cookies in an afternoon, you'd be better off with a banana or an orange.
All processed foods must include ...