Have you noticed the change? The Nutrition Facts Label has had its first major update in over 20 years. The goal is to help consumers make informed food choices for lifelong healthy eating habits.
The serving size is now in a larger, bold font. Some serving sizes have been updated to reflect what people typically eat and drink today. The serving size is not a recommendation of how much to eat.
Calories are in a larger, bolder font so they are easy to find.
Daily values (%DV) have been updated. A 5% or below DV is considered low. A 20% DV or more is considered high.
The nutrient list has been updated to remove calories from fat and vitamins A and C. Grams of added sugars has been added because consuming too much added sugars takes away other nutrient needs. Vitamin D and potassium were added because most people do not get enough.
Learn more at www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label.
