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This photo shows examples of the labels that may be used on a wide variety of products that use organic ingredients.

The sample cereal boxes show the four labeling categories.

From left:

1. cereal with 100 percent organic ingredients;

2. cereal with 95-100 percent organic ingredients;

3. cereal made with at least 70 percent organic ingredients;

4. and cereal with less than 70 percent organic ingredients.

USDA Food Product Labeling Guide

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No. Natural and Organic are not interchangeable. The food industry uses the term to indicate that a food has been minimally processed and is preservative-free. Only food labeled Organic has been certified meeting the USDA standards.

. Is organic food better for me and my family?

The USDA makes no claims that organically produced food is safer or more nutritious than conventionally produced food. Organic food differs from conventionally produced food in the way it is grown, handled, and processed. People buy organic food for a variety of reasons including environmental protection, limiting their exposure to residue left on produce, and some believe there is a difference in taste. The choice is up to you!

Does Natural mean Organic?

Carbohydrate Counting: Frequently Asked Questions

Jessica Kerr

By Ana Pelcastre

Nutrition 510

What is carbohydrate counting?

How do I know if a food is organic?

You must look for package labels and watch for signs in supermarkets. Along with the national organic standards, USDA developed strict labeling rules to help consumers know the exact organic content of the food they buy. The USDA Organic seal also tells you that a product is at least 95 percent organic.

Other Organic Food Labels:

100 percent Organic. Products that are completely organic or made of all organic ingredients

Made with organic ingredients. These products contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients.

What are starch carbohydrates?

Starches are foods that contain high amounts of sugars. When we eat them our

Carbohydrate counting is a way to plan your meals by counting the amount of carbohydrate in foods.

It can help you eat the right amount of carbohydrate to keep your blood sugar levels under control.

One count of carbohydrate means there are about 15 grams of carbohydrate in a particular food.

Source: expectrumdiabetesjournals.org

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