What's the first thing you look for on a label before purchasing an item?

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   Lady MJposted 14 years ago

   What's the first thing you look for on a label before purchasing an item?

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   HattieMattieMaeposted 14 years ago

   I don't look, I just buy whether it is healthy or not! Most of that stuff is full of msg and preservatives in packages. Sodium!  Sugar and Carbos!

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   nmcguire7posted 14 years ago

   Whether it is 100% cotton especially for t-shirts.

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   MysteryPlanetposted 14 years ago

   If it is food I look at the list of ingredients as I try to avoid the "bad" stuff. If it is something else I check to see if it says Made in the USA, if it dos not I probably wont buy it although sometimes there isnt much choice.

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   ExplodingPopTartposted 14 years ago

   I wonder how HattieMattieMae can 'buy healthy' if they don't look at the labels...
   
   I look at how much sodium and how many calories per serving. Seeing how unhealthy pre-packaged foods are these days has totally converted me to making my own dishes from scratch! I have begun to feel a lot more energetic because of it.

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   Paul Kohlerposted 14 years ago

   The first thing I look for is how much recycled content there is, if there isn't enough I won't buy the item.

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   duffsmomposted 14 years ago

   I check the sodium content which is outrageous in canned foods or pre-packaged foods.  The sodium kills me!
   
   Oh, I assumed you meant food.  Other items, I like to know where they are made.

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   deanoman777posted 14 years ago

   Since i have been trying to gain muscle mass, I normally check protein content. I also check serving sizes and number of servings per package. What can I say Im cheap and want to get the most for my money.

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   bloggermasudposted 14 years ago

   I am always careful for Good out looking and quality, not just brand...

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    Ashantinaposted 14 years ago

    That there are no E numbers, gluten or animal derived content.

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    icehubberposted 14 years ago

    Depends on the product
    
    For food it is food it usually MSG or trans fat (partially hydrogenated vegetable oil)

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    Faceless39posted 14 years ago

    Meat products.  I'm a vegetarian and they slip that stuff into everything by using code words.

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    CollBposted 14 years ago

    Whether the label on clothing has a cotton mix or is 100% cotton.  As I can be allergic to some soap powders, washing cotton is really easy and I can use washing powder which is suitable for my condition.

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    Josh and Lindseyposted 14 years ago

    I generally check the serving size and calorie count.  Often the calories might not be too high until you look and see that the small package is actually 2.5 servings, even though most people would eat it as one.
    
    Though not on the label of the product, I also check to see the cost per ounce so that I can find the best priced option available.

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    jasper420posted 14 years ago

    usaly its the price i like to get a good deal

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    kevin.howellposted 14 years ago

    Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of reading labels past the price and quantity.  With this economy, it is a luxury to even eat.  That is unless you don't work.

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