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New 'Smart Choices' Food Labels Are More Confusing Than Helpful

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First Posted: 09- 9-09 03:26 PM   |   Updated: 09- 9-09 03:30 PM

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Smart Choices Program

LiveScience:

Wouldn't it be nice if foods came with labels to explain how healthy they are? Well, yes, you're right: They do. OK, but wouldn't it be even nicer if the food industry just got together and told us which of their processed food products constitute healthier choices?

Maybe they could just slap a big checkmark on the front of the package that screams, "don't think; just eat this." Welcome to the bizarre world of the Smart Choices Program.

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Wouldn't it be nice if foods came with labels to explain how healthy they are? Well, yes, you're right: They do. OK, but wouldn't it be even nicer if the food industry just got together and told us wh...
Wouldn't it be nice if foods came with labels to explain how healthy they are? Well, yes, you're right: They do. OK, but wouldn't it be even nicer if the food industry just got together and told us wh...
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- CR46 I'm a Fan of CR46 223 fans permalink

I try to buy things that don't need a label, fresh foods, not manufactured ones.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:21 AM on 09/12/2009
- ThanksMatt I'm a Fan of ThanksMatt 93 fans permalink
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Smart Labels are not confusing, they are deceiving. Why is something like this allowed???

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:47 AM on 09/12/2009
- MagicalPossibilities I'm a Fan of MagicalPossibilities 21 fans permalink
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Because corporations should be allowed to do whatever they want... /snark

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:35 PM on 09/13/2009
- drvittoriarepetto I'm a Fan of drvittoriarepetto 2 fans permalink
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Having the processed food industry telling us what foods are smarter choices is on the same plane as putting mice in charge of guarding the cheese.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:38 PM on 09/09/2009
- ThanksMatt I'm a Fan of ThanksMatt 93 fans permalink
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Now your comment is really funny! Applause!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:48 AM on 09/12/2009
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