An important part of the food label is the nutritional facts panel. When assisting a diabetic to read food labels the nurse should emphasize this section because it lists:
1. Ingredients commonly associated with food allergens.
2. Food dyes.
3. Sodium content.
4. Calories.
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Rationale: The nutritional facts panel contains information on serving size, calories, and key nutrients. Information on ingredients identified as common food allergens, dyes, and sodium are listed as ingredients.
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