Good nutrition is essential to living a long, healthy life. These nutrition questions and answers can help ensure that you and your family enjoy the full health benefits of everyday foods.

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Learn the answers to common nutritional questions, including food labeling questions.

Use the information in these nutrition articles to lead the way to smarter, healthier food choices.

Calculating Nutrition in Homemade Foods
How many calories are in a slice of that birthday cake you baked? Is your favorite Sunday dinner a nutritional nightmare? Find out how to calculate nutrition for the foods you prepare at home.

Understanding Food Labels
Food labels have an abundance of information. Get tips on understanding the many terms and abbreviations on a nutrition label.

Understanding the Glycemic Index
The glycemic index has been featured in many popular diet plans. Learn what the glycemic index is and how you can incorporate it into your meal planning.

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