Google Will Post Detailed Nutritional Information For More Than 1,000 Foods Starting Today

http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/05/30/2079971/google-nutritional-information/

By Sy Mukherjee posted from ThinkProgress Health on May 30, 2013

Wondering how much fat is in that burrito? Google wants to make it a little easier to find out.

The search giant announced that beginning Thursday, consumers will have easier access to “extensive nutrition information” for more than 1,000 common foods. The list includes basics such as meats and vegetables, and even not-so-basics like chow mein.

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Studies have shown that having more knowledge about foods’ nutritional content corresponds with lower obesity rates.