Redesigning the Nutrition Facts Label

The Food and Drug Administration proposed several changes to the well-known label.

CURRENT LABEL

PROPOSED REDESIGN

The redesign would change how serving sizes are calculated and displayed.

Calorie counts would be more prominent, and the existing “Calories from Fat” line would be removed.

Percent daily valueswould shift to the left, making them easier to read. Some package sizes would be required to show both “per serving” and “per package” calorie and nutrition counts.

The new design would require information about added sugars.

Vitamin D andpotassium counts would be required. Vitamins A and C would be optional.

Source: Food and Drug Administration

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