USE OF DATA
USE OF DATA
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The scale contains data derived directly from a U.S.
Department of Agriculture Data Base. While the scale
is very sensitive and highly accurate, the nutritional
content of foods can be variable. The data given is
presumed to be accurate for the sample the Govern-
ment tested, but there can be significant variability
in samples of the same types of food. For example,
chocolate cake may be quite different because reci-
pes vary from family to family and bakery to bakery.
Similarly, the sugar content of fruits can vary consid-
erably. On the other hand, certain quality-controlled
foods, such as milk, won’t vary much in nutritional
content, and others, such as butter, are naturally uni-
form.
For these reasons, the nutritional values displayed
by the scale should be considered as a very useful
guide to good nutrition, but not as an absolute mea-
sure. In most cases, the accuracy will be sufficient to
support your dietary requirements. However, we can-
not assume any liability related to the accuracy and
completeness of the information provided, nor to the
way in which the information is used by the consumer.
Before beginning any diet management program, us-
ers should consult with their physician or a registered
dietitian.
