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Some people believe that any food labeled "diet," "low fat," "heart healthy," or "low carb" is good for everyone. In reality, good nutrition is not always a one-size-fits-all deal. In fact, some people who read food labels might actually be putting harmful things into their bodies. For example, certain foods that are low in calories can be high in other things, such as sodium. Frozen dinners can be quite high in sodium, although some of those dinners are low fat. Someone looking for a low-calorie meal might do well to eat a frozen meal every now and then; many are portion-controlled and loaded with vegetables. However, someone who is under doctor's orders to control their sodium intake might want to make another choice. Just because a meal contains a lot of vegetables does not mean it is an equally good choice for everyone. In addition, some foods that are low in carbohydrates can be high in sugar. People often look at the number of carbs on a food's label because they know carbs contribute to fat. However, a product low in carbs but high in sugar can be equally damaging. Sugar does not break down quickly in the body. Products high in sugar can keep you coming back for more while simultaneously building fat. Therefore, someone looking to maintain a healthy weight must look at a product's carb and sugar content. Also, too much sugar contributes to diabetes, so people in danger of developing diabetes need to keep an eye on more than a label's carb count. In general, it is a good idea to try to weigh all items that are listed on a product's label. Trying to take into account all aspects of the food you eat is critical to your overall health and well-being. Being alert to a food's total nutritional value can help maintain good health for years to come.

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Which of the following is likely true based on this passage? A. Foods that are healthy for some people can actually be unhealthy for other people. B. Most people eat too much sugar and are at a serious risk of becoming diabetic. C. Cutting back on carbohydrates is the best thing people can do to maintain good health. D. No one is recommended to eat frozen dinners because they contain too much sodium.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

are u in k12

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A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

me to i am in 8th grade and u?

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thx

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