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Improvements in the Nutrition Facts Labels

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The new nutrition facts labels are out and as promised, I’m going to tell you what I think is important about them. Let’s get right to it.

  • The listing of calories per serving is large enough that you can actually read it without searching for it. This is the biggest positive change; I had problems finding it at times and now, it’s the biggest type on the label.
  • The serving size is clearly identifiable. This should eliminate the misdirection food manufacturers used to use to suggest that a half . . .

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The New Nutrition Labels

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Over 20 years in the making, examined and discussed for over two years: the new Nutrition Facts labels are finally here. I’m glad. I’ve seen people of all ages standing in grocery stores puzzling over the labels and trying to figure out whether an item is one they should purchase or not.

Why did it take so long? The most important reason is that nutrition research takes time. Together with that, they’re trying to determine what is important for an entire population. You may be gluten intolerant or allergic to eggs—that’s important to you. But . . .

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