Although it might not happen for years, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering adding standardised labels to packaged foods in an effort to help consumers make healthier eating choices. The new label system, already used in Britain, resembles a traffic light indicating if the product is low, medium, or high in fat, sugar, and salt. Some companies have already opted to place similar rating type symbols on their products, helping guide customers with their choices. Now if only the want-ads in my local newspaper had this sort of system...
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