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Serving size is themanufacturer’s suggestedserving expressed in theappropriate unit (tablet, capsule,softgel, packet, teaspoonful).

Amount Per Serving heads thelisting of nutrients contained inthe supplement, followed bythe quantity present in eachserving.

International Unit (IU) is astandard unit of measure for fatsoluble vitamins (A, D and E).

Milligram (mg) and microgram(mcg) are units of measurementfor water soluble vitamins (Cand B complex) and minerals.A milligram is equal to .001grams. A microgram is equal to .001 milligrams.

An asterisk under the“Percent Daily Value”heading indicates that aDaily Value is notestablished for thatnutrient.The list of all ingredients

includes nutrients and otheringredients used to formulatethe supplement, in decreasingorder by weight.

All supplements should bestored in a cool, dry place intheir original containers, out ofthe reach of children andshould be used before theexpiration date to assure fullpotency.

The manufacturer’s ordistributor’s name andplace of business orphone number arerequired to appear onthe label.

Percent Daily Value (DV)tells what percentage ofthe recommended dailyintake for each nutrientfor adults and childrenages 4 and up isprovided by thesupplement.

How do you read a supplement label?

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