Reading food labels can be tricky – made even more difficult by the misinformation provided by manufacturers. But, reading and understanding nutritional information and labels makes a world of difference when it comes to your health. Just because a product says “zero trans fat” on the front of the package doesn’t mean it actually has zero trans fat. These types of deceptive practices will be explained with the help of Michele Simon, public health lawyer specializing in legal strategies to counter corporate tactics that harm the public’s health and author of Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back. She’ll help you make sense of what’s happening and what to look for when you’re shopping.
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