Buy With Confidence!
You can trust the food label. When you choose items that claim they are good for you, you can be confident that they really are what they say they are! For example, claims like "low cholesterol" and "fat free" can be used only if a food meets legal standards. Here's more:
Health Claims About Heart Disease and Fat, Saturated Fat and Cholesterol
If you see a claim about heart disease, that means the food is low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. A diet low in these nutrients will reduce some of the risk factors for heart disease in most people, but not everyone. Things like your family health history, age, smoking, obesity and diabetes also affect your risk of heart disease.
Health Claims About High Blood Pressure and Sodium
If you see a claim about high blood pressure and sodium, that means the food is low in sodium. A low-sodium diet is related to lower blood pressure in some people, but not everyone. Things like your family health history, age, excess weight and drinking too much alcohol may also be related to high blood pressure.
The following Delicious Decisions Food Label Health Claim Meanings and Restrictions tell you what you are getting when you buy food items with specific health claims on their packages.
