Probably the first thing you look at already when you\u2019re buying a food item is the selling date or the use by date. These dates are really important because they can be a clue for you how close the food is to expiring. These dates can be a little bit confusing, though, because the name of the date tells you what you\u2019re really looking at. \u201cBest by\u201d dates are about when the flavor of the food is best. \u201cUse by\u201d dates tell you when the quality is likely to start to turn. The \u201csell by\u201d date tells the store how long it should have the food on the shelf.<\/p>\n
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The next most important information on the label is the serving size for the food in question. Serving sizes are often far smaller than people think they are, especially if the food is tasty. Junk food in particular is a food that you need to pay attention to serving sizes. This is an important measurement any time you\u2019re tracking what and how much your senior is eating.<\/p>\n