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label /la·bel/ (la´b'l)
1. a mark, tag, or other characteristic that identifies something.
2. to provide something with such a characteristic.

radioactive label  a radioisotope that is incorporated into a compound to mark it.

label
Etymology: ME, band
1  n, a substance with a special affinity for an organ, tissue, cell, or microorganism in which it may become deposited and fixed.
2  n, an atom or molecule attached to either a ligand or binding protein and capable of generating a signal for monitoring in the binding reaction.
3  v, to deposit and fix a substance, tissue, cell, or microorganism.
4  v, to attach a radioisotope to a compound for the purpose of tracing it during a physiologic action in the body.

label [la´b'l]
something that identifies; an identifying mark or tag.
radioactive label a radioisotope that is incorporated into a compound to mark it.

label (lā´bl),
n 1. the portion of the prescription in which the directions for use are stated.
2. one or more characters used to identify an item of data. Also called
key. See also signa.

label
something that identifies; an identifying mark, tag, etc.

radioactive label
radioactive tracer.

label
Pharmacology A display of written, printed or graphic matter upon a container or article; all information placed on the container must, in the case of medications, also be placed on the product's outside container or wrapper

Patient discussion about label.

Q. Provide me some examples of food labels and nutrition calculations. Hello, Can any one provide me some examples of food labels and nutrition calculations?

A. I have given some 5 basic questions and answers which are related to food labels and nutrition calculations. Hope you will find it useful:

1. How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire bag?
90 calories x 4 servings = 360 calories

2. What is the total amount of calories that come from fat in the entire bag?
30 calories from fat x 4 servings = 120 calories

3. What is the percentage of calories that come from fat in the entire bag?
120 calories from fat ÷ 360 calories = 33%

4. How many calories per serving come from carbohydrates?
13 g Carbohydrates x 4 calories = 52 calories

5. How many calories per serving come from protein?
3 g Protein x 4 calories = 12 calories

Hope you find is useful.

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