this is pretty cool.
According to a recently published article, the FDA will be changing our beloved nutrition labels for the first time in twenty years. Being the type of person who cannot leave a Whole Foods supermarket in under four hours because I am too caught up in reading nutrition labels, I have a bit to say about this.
I realize that most people would never spend that much time and energy reading about the nutritional value of what goes into their body. This realization was solidified further when I heard the proposed changes.
As you can see, the serving sizes and the calories are emphasized, calories from fat is removed, percent daily value is shifted to the left, and there is a new “added sugars” row.
According to the article, the serving size is being changed to “accurately reflect what people usually eat or drink.” Which brings me to the…
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