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What does the term light mean when used on a food label?

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All health claims are regulated by the FDA and USDA. When a food label uses the term "light" or "lite" it indicates that a food has one third fewer calories or 50% less fat, or 50% less sodium than a comparable product
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To say that a food is "light" or "lite", it must be at least 30% lower in at least one typical value, such as calories or fat, than standard products. The label must explain exactly what's been reduced and by how much – for example, "light: 30% less fat".

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