New nutrition facts food label changes aim to better inform consumers

New Nutrition Facts Food Label Changes Aim to Better Inform Consumers

CONTENTS 

Introduction

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Hype about nutrition label

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Changes we can expect in nutrition label

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Conclusion

INTRODUCTION 

After two years of fighting and resistance, America is now finally updating a tool that is commonly used by everyone; A tool that has been serving every individual and family for over twenty years.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the new nutrition label to make its debut!

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Alright, so why all of the hype about an updated nutrition label, why should the American people care?

HYPE ABOUT NUTRITION LABEL 

Well it’s no secret that America has been facing a weight/health problem for a while now, and a contributing factor to that problem is the nutrition labels printed on every box and can of food.

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With the advances that have been made in the science of nutrition and health, it has become apparent that the original nutrition labels are for the most part inaccurate.

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This becomes an issue for the common man when one relies on those labels to figure out what is considered to be a healthy and proper portion of food and calories.

CHANGES WE CAN EXPECT IN NUTRITION LABEL

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Despite the food industry losses, the food label change is happening. Consumers will now be able to see the information in the food label more clearly as well as some added information. A few changes we can expect are as follows:

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How Many Servings: Printed in a larger and bolder type Serving Size: Has been updated to today’s standards Calories: Printed in a larger and bolder type New: Added sugars

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CONCLUSION 

If we are honest with ourselves, America’s health and weight problem is something we need to work on. With the new nutrition labels coming out in 2018, it is possible to end the cycle of unhealthy eating and begin anew.