Mon, Jan-12-04, 16:37
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Senior Member
Posts: 101
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 209/161/150
BF:
Progress: 81%
Location: Idaho
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how much do calories count & can I trust labels???
a few questions.
1) Atkins says "count carbs not calories...." yet surely calories MUST count some, right? heck, if I mix my tuna with tons of mayo and have a cup of mousse made with cream everyday, the carb count is low but thats a zillion calories! how closely should I watch my calories?
2) how accurate is label info on foods in general? I know carb counts are arrived at "by difference", but in general how truthful do corporations have to be when figuring amount of calories, fat, carbs, etc. can I trust what the label says?
thanks!
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