114 Nutrition & Wellness for Life Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Food Labels Reading food labels can help you plan and manage your daily food choices. Food labels display a range of information from nutrient content to the manufac- turer’s address. Nutrition Labeling The 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) requires most foods to include nutrition labeling. This regulation resulted in development of the Nutrition Facts label for use on food packaging. In 2016, the regulation was amended (revised) and the label was updated to reflect new scientific information. Changes also made the label easier for consumers to read (Figure 5.7). In June 2017, the FDA extended the compliance date for the Nutrition Facts label to a future date however, some manufacturers chose to proceed on their original schedule with implementation of the new label. The information listed on a food’s Nutrition Facts label can help you under- stand how the food will contribute to your daily eating pattern. Serving size and calories are the two most important elements in making healthier food choices. 4% 10% 4% 7% 12% 0% 0% 32% 1% 11% 34% 162mg 3g Nutrition Facts Calories 208 Amount per serving Total Fat Saturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 12mg Sodium Total Carbohydrate 34g Dietary Fiber 0g Total Sugars 34g Includes 17g Added Sugars Protein 12g Vitamin D 0mcg Calcium 419mg Iron 0.2mg Potassium 537mg % Daily Value* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. * 1 serving per container Serving size 1cup (245g) 45 1 208 27 12 Serving sizes have been updated to reflect amounts people typically eat presented in larger, bolder type. Old Label Changes New Label 3g 2g 0g 12mg 162mg 34g 34g 0g 2 3 42 1 0 11 7 4 10 5 Calories are in larger, bolder type. Calories from fat are no longer listed. Percent Daily Values have been updated to reflect current research. For the first time, Added Sugars must be listed separately. Vitamins A and C have been replaced by Vitamin D and Potassium. The footnote was revised to better explain Percent Daily Values. Figure 5.7 The Nutrition Facts label was revised to reflect current scientific research. There will be a period of transition during which you may see both labels in use.