A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie provides 70 kcalories. This product can legally make this claim.

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In the United States, for a food to be marketed as "low calorie," it must not exceed 40 calories per serving. Since each cookie provides 70 calories, it does not meet the criteria for a "low calorie" claim.

A Package of Cookies Claims That the Cookies Are Low