food labeling

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daily reference values

  • In daily reference value

    …played an important role in food labeling. In the United States the DRV is one of two types of reference values, the second being the reference daily intake (RDI) for vitamins and minerals. RDI and DRV are combined under daily value (DV) on food labels. The fat content in a…

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food allergies

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    In food allergy

    …can be accomplished by reading food labels, contacting the food’s manufacturer for more details about its contents, and asking about food ingredients while dining out at restaurants. In a resource-poor environment, where food labels and available emergency treatment are rare, food allergies can be especially deadly.

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