1.False. “Sodium free” means there is less than 5 mg of sodium in a serving. “Low sodium” means 140 mg or less, and “very low sodium” means 35 mg or less. But all have some sodium.

2.False. “Lean” foods means less than 95 mg cholesterol in a serving. “Lean” also means less than 10 grams of fat as well as less than 95 mg of cholesterol. “Extra lean” means less than 5 grams of fat and less than 95 mg of cholesterol.

3.False. “Calorie free” means less than 5 calories in a serving. “Low calorie” means 40 or less calories in a serving. For something really calorie free, drink water.

4.True. “Fat free,” means less than ½ gram per serving. “Low fat ” on a package means less than 3 grams of fat per serving.

5.False. “Cholesterol free” is less than 2 mg cholesterol in a serving. “Low cholesterol” means 20 mg or less per serving.

6.True. All cuts with the name “loin” or “round” are lean, so if you like meat, there’s no reason to give it up. But you can help reduce fat in your diet by choosing the leanest cuts such as beef round, loin or sirloin, turkey or chicken.

7.False. Typical restaurant servings are often twice the size of a single serving.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information, visit www.usda.gov.