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The science and reasoning behind Recommended Dietary Intake amounts is questionable. Some of the numbers are arbitrary and all must vary by age, body size, activity level and sex. I believe the recommended daily intakes are flawed in their makeup and uninterpretable on a day to day basis. I know of no one that actually works these figures out when they shop let alone eat. I believe we will see the development and advertising of Fructose Free foods and advertising in the near future. USA food labeling is worse than Australia’s. It does not give any chance of easily working out a percentage component of sugar within food. Even though the Australian labelling has a lot to improve the U.S. is a long way behind. MORE INFORMATION I want to know 3 things when I look at a label. 1. The sugar content. The Fructose amount is half of the sugar content. 2. The percentage of sugar (grams per 100 grams) and aim for foods less than 2 – 4%. 3. The ingredients and looking at the type of oils. Austral

BASICS Read the Ingredients. Sugar, Sucrose, Honey, High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) are at least 50% Fructose. Aim for less than 2% sugar – less than 2 grams / 100 grams or mls. The less sugar the better. Compare brands . Dairy product ‘sugar’ is safe . It is generally Galactose and has no Fructose. Beware flavourings and fruit yoghurts which have added sugar. Avoid products with Vegetable oil, Canola oil, Sunflower oil and no Margarine. Better to have Olive or Coconut Oil, Butter and Lard Look at the Polyunsaturated Oil component and minimise it Limit your Fructose intake to

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