Sat, Aug-09-03, 23:35
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stardust
Maybe US labeling requires the protein be a certain percentage before it's a good source of protein. I don't know ... just a guess.
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Yes, that's exactly right.
I believe that if one serving of a food provides less than 20% of the DRV (Daily Reference Value) -- which for protein would be 10 - 12g -- then the label may state that it's not a significant source.
Doreen
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