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In this Jan. 23, 2014, file photo, the nutrition facts label on the side of a cereal box is photographed in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File) (CN) — A federal judge tossed the bulk of a ...

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Food labels are not only confusing but also often misleading. That is why you should avoid these misleading labels on your food.

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Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. A vegan diet excludes many high-protein food sources, like meat ...