Comment on Proposed Nutrition Facts Label

Comment on Proposed Nutrition Facts Label

Comment on Proposed Nutrition Facts Label

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sent this bulletin at 03/05/2014 05:03 PM EST

FDA Proposes New Nutrition Facts Label

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to update the Nutrition Facts label found on most food packages in the United States. The Nutrition Facts label, introduced 20 years ago, helps consumers make informed food choices and maintain healthy dietary practices.

Learn about the proposed changes to the label at:http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm385663.htm

Comments on the proposed label are due by June 2, 2014. To comment, go to:https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/03/03/2014-04385/food-labeling-serving-sizes-of-foods-that-can-reasonably-be-consumed-at-one-eating-occasion

Find links to other health literacy information and resources from the Department of Health and Human Services at:http://www.ahrq.gov/health-care-information/topics/external/health-literacy.html