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Light foods The good and the not so good Health has no price Obesidad.net is educational Visit us continually. You will always find new advice for your health. Recommend this site. --> Recommend this site to a friend or relative who may find it helpful NOURISHMENT (I) The purpose of this section is to review the principal foods which we consume daily in order to have a good idea as to what we are "throwing" into our organism in terms of calories, fats and nutrients. First of all, allow us to invite you to participate in the following trivia, click here. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF "LIGHT" FOOD? LIGHT Means that it contains at least 50% less fat or 50% less calories furnished by the fat. CALORIE-FREE Less of 0.5 grams of the total fat of the "original reference". % FAT-FREE Products which are marked as ___% fat free should contain 3 o less grams of the total fat of the "original reference". CHOLESTEROL-FREE Less than 2 milligrams cholesterol of the "original reference" or 2 grams or less of saturated fat of the "original reference". SATURATED FAT-FREE Less than 5 grams of the "original reference" and no more than 0.5 grams of acid fats. LOW-FAT 3 or less grams of total fat of the "original reference" LOW-CALORIE No more than 40 calories of the "original reference" (except sugar substitutes). LOW-CHOLESTEROL 20 milligrams or less cholesterol and 2 grams or less saturated fat of the "original reference". LOW-SATURATED FAT 1 gram or less saturated fat of the "original reference" and not more than 15% less calories of saturated fat. ORIGINAL REFERENCE It is the product which the industry uses as basis for the comparison. FOLLOWING : FOODS THAT MAKE US HAPPY Quote of the day: Your opinion is very important to us Follow our 18 tips for success in your diet ©Copyright 1999 - 2002 Obesidad.Net Dear visitor: The object of this web site is to inform and educate. Therefore, the information contained herein does not substitute professional medical attention. If you have any doubt with respect to this information consult your personal doctor. Medical supervision by Dr. Arieh Goldberg Kalik. Bariatric physician, certified medical nutrition specialist. Certificate # 1010084Any doubts as to overweight, obesity and nutrition : Information about sponsorships of Obesidad.Net: Click here Comments: Click here |