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Why are nutrition labels based on a 2000 calorie diet?

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What is the number of calories food labels are based on?

The total caloric intake to most food labels found in the US is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


65 grams of fat is what percent?

Based on a 2000 calorie diet (the standard on nutrition fact information) 65 grams of fat is 100% of your daily allowance


How does calculate daily value percent?

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What are the daily carbohydrate reccomendations?

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How much saturated fat are you allowed a day?

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How many ounces should you have in a 2000 calorie diet?

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Nutrition FactsServing Size 8 1/10 fl oz (240.0 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 96 % Daily Value* Sodium 47mg 2% Total Carbohydrates 26.0g 9% Sugars 26.0g * Based on a 2000 calorie diet


Is the 2000 calorie diet a good way to lose weight?

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