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What do low-fat and fat-free food labels mean?

Toby Smithson
Toby Smithson on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Fat free written on a food label means there is such a low amount of fat that it will not have an effect on your body. Fat free is less than .5 grams fat/serving. An item labeled as low will indicate a specific amount defined for each nutrient. A low fat food will have 3 g fat or less /serving. Check the nutrition facts portion of the label to read exactly how much fat is in the item.

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