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New Programs Make Reading Food Labels Easier

New Programs Make Reading Food Labels Easier
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Going to the supermarket can be overwhelming when you are trying to find healthy foods that your family will like. Some shoppers complain they don't have time to read the food labels on every package. Now there are several new nutrition programs promising to make that easier.
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Easier Labels Food Reading Programs New

I like the sounds of a 1-100 rating. I think it will make buying more healthy foods a lot easier. But I still will buy some foods in the lower 25.

New Programs Make Reading Food Labels Easier Reviews Consumer & Travel Family Culture

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing several changes to the nutrition labels you see on packaged foods and beverages. If approved, the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients, such as Vitamin D and potassium.

The FDA is also proposing changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people usually eat or drink. For example, if you buy a 20-ounce soda, you're probably not going to stop drinking at the 8-ounce mark. The new rules would require that entire soda bottle to be one serving size -- making calorie counting simpler. Ref. CNN