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Labels and PackagingPhoto: PastaQuestion:  Do you ever stop to think about where your food comes from?

When you do your food shopping, you probably think about how fresh the food is, where it came from, and its quality.

It helps that this information is conveniently provided on all packaged foods in Canada. If you need to know what is in the food because you have a dietary requirement, look at the ingredients listed on the label. If you are interested in a food's nutritional value, you will also find it outlined on the label.

Once you know the facts, you will be able to make informed decisions about your food. So open the package and enjoy!

Photo: Woman at a grocery storeConsumer cartoons: Nadine and Bob