Tag: Food label changes

In 2016, the FDA mandated the first major overhaul of the Nutrition Facts label in over 20 years to reflect updated scientific information, public health concerns, and current dietary habits. A key change was removing several elements, shifting the focus to more critical information to help consumers make better-informed food choices.

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized significant updates to the Nutrition Facts label, marking the first major overhaul in over two decades. Among these changes, new nutrients were added to the food label to reflect emerging scientific evidence about the American diet and chronic disease risks. This article explores the key nutrients added and the public health reasons behind their inclusion.

Did you know the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised the Nutrition Facts label for the first time in over 20 years? These significant updates explain exactly **what will be removed from the food label**, making it easier for consumers to make more informed dietary decisions.