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To explain: How to know if the diet is in accordance with the FDA regulations.
Concept introduction: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enlists two blocks of information on labels. One block lists ingredients by weight from greatest amount to least amount. Another block enlists nutrients, emphasizing which are associated with disease and with a healthy diet.
To calculate: The percentage of calories from protein in the given cookie label.
Concept introduction: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enlists two blocks of information on labels. One block lists ingredients by weight from greatest amount to least amount. Another block enlists nutrients, emphasizing which are associated with disease and with a healthy diet.
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