Has Nutrition Labels Changed?

The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods was updated in 2016 to reflect updated scientific information, including information about the link between diet and chronic diseases, such as obesity and heart disease. The updated label makes it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices.

What changes were made to the Nutrition Facts label in 2020?

The nutrition facts label was recently updated to help consumers make healthier decisions about their diet. Some of the key changes include specifying the amount of added sugar, modifying which micronutrients are listed, updating serving sizes, and streamlining its design.

Whats new on the nutrition label?

The new food label shows “servings per container” and “serving size” in a larger font size and a bolder type. Per the NLEA, serving sizes must be based on the Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) — that is, the amounts that people are actually eating, not what recommendations suggest they should be eating.