Fat Free Myth

‘Fat free’ means ‘calorie free’ - true or false?

THIS IS FALSE

Fat free means there is minimal or no fat in the product. However, there are other added nutrients like sugar. This means the energy value can still be high
Always read closely the Nutrition Information Panel on the pack

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