Rob Macleod

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  I am hoping to explore the data from a food API. I'm looking for a little guidance on how to access specific info within the returned json text using the dictionary object. For example - name of food, sugar content, nutrient id which are further down in the text hierarchy. I suspect it is something quite straight forward but my java knowledge is almost zero. I’ve looked over the dict tutorials but I can’t see a solution so far.   Any input/thoughts/suggestions muchly appreciated   
	
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  I am hoping to explore the data from a food API. I'm looking for a little guidance on how to access specific info within the return