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** Marci Pou, right, holds hands with her husband John Pou as they watch other clients trying to walk during an open house at Project Walk in Carlsbad, Calif. Friday, Nov. 10, 2006.  (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)AP - It was only a chair, but it had become his purgatory.

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Nutrition Labels.

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Serving Size and Servings Per Container.

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Calories.

Depending on your daily calorie target and the number of meals or snacks you decide to eat, your meals should be between 200 and 400 calories and your snacks between 100 and 200 calories.

Total Fat.

Below the calories you will find information for Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. These nutrients are listed first because they are the ones that you should limit.

Fat Breakdown.

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Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are "good fats" and should be consumed as part of a healthy well balanced diet.

Total Carbohydrate.

Carbohydrates will be broken down into total, fiber and sugar. You want to get enough healthy carbohydrates such as those from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans. Limit foods that have sugar listed in the first few ingredients, whether or not you are attempting to lose weight.

Protein.

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Ingredients List.

Finally, always look at the ingredients list. If you see any of the ingredients listed below in the first four ingredients, consider a better product.

  • Trans fats

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Becoming a label detective requires just a little effort but the return on your time has a big payoff in better health and smaller clothing sizes.

About The Author:

Kalvin C. Chinyere, M.D., fondly known as Dr. Kal, is a weight loss expert and the creator of The Don't Go Broke Weight Loss Program. Dr. Kal was an overweight child and an obese teen. In his 20's, he tipped the scale at over 330 pounds. Dr. Kal has since lost and kept off over 140 pounds naturally. Learn more about him and his program at his blog: http://www.drkalblog.com

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