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The Nutrition Facts
Label lists the amount of calories per serving and the amount
of key nutrients contained in packaged foods.
Serving Size
The diabetes meal planning serving sizes may differ from the serving sizes
used on food labels. Consult the Exchange Lists or your specific meal
plan for the
correct serving size.
Calories
The amount of total calories and calories from fat in a serving are listed
here. To reduce fat, choose foods with a big difference between Calories
and Calories
from Fat as listed on the label.
Total Fat
Limit the intake of total fat, especially saturated fat which can increase
the risk of heart disease by raising blood cholesterol levels. 
Cholesterol
Choose a diet low in cholesterol to avoid clogged arteries and heart
disease, a greater risk in people with diabetes.
Carbohydrate
People with diabetes must pay attention to carbohydrate intake. The
kinds of carbohydrates are less important than the total amount of carbohydrates.
This carbohydrate labeling is very useful if you plan your meals
using a carbohydrate-counting
system.
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