What is a Nutrition Fact and Why Were They Created?
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Initially introduced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1994, the nutrition fact label is a standardized panel found on packaged foods that provides detailed nutrient information to consumers. It was developed to increase transparency and empower the public to make healthier dietary choices, a critical step prompted by rising public health concerns over chronic diet-related diseases.
