New Nutrition Label - Read before You Eat!

The new Nutrition Facts Label will feature:

• Easier to read information in BOLD print.
• Serving sizes be based on what people actually eat.
• “Dual column” labels to indicate both “per serving” and “per package” calorie and nutrition information for certain foods.
• For packages that are between one and two servings, such as a 20 ounce soda, the calories and other nutrients will be required to be labeled as one serving because people typically consume it in one sitting.
• Added sugars be labeled and grams/percentage of daily values noted (%DV)
• An updated design to highlight “calories” and “servings,” two important elements in making informed food choices.
• Updated daily values for nutrients like sodium, dietary fiber and vitamin D, consistent with Institute of Medicine recommendations and the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• “Calories from Fat” will be removed because research shows the type of fat is more important than the amount. “Total Fat,” “Saturated Fat,” and “Trans Fat” will continue to be required.

Source for more information

First Lady Michelle Obama Introduces the New Nutrition Label