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Light or 'Lite'

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Updated April 04, 2008

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Definition: Foods or beverages may contain the word "lite" or light on their label if they contain one-third fewer calories or 50% less fat than the same serving size of the regular version of the product, according to USDA regulations.
Examples:
Light cream cheese contains half the fat of regular cream cheese.

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