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1. Nutrition Lables
Makenzie Jaden, Megan, Kati

2. Background
 Before the 1960’s most foods were prepared at home rather than being prepackaged so there was little
need for labeling.
 After the 1960’s people began to worry about what was in their food.
 1969: The FDA was asked to develop a system to allow people to see the nutritional qualities of their
food.
 1973: Nutrition labeling became mandatory if the food manufacturing companies made a claim about
labeling or if nutrients were added.
 1990: Food labeling became mandatory for almost all food packages.
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2016: New changes include modifying the list of required nutrients that must be declared on the label,
updating serving size requirements, and providing a refreshed design.

3. What individuals can do
 Learn how to read the label
 See how many calories you need per day
 Learn which ingredients to look out for
 Determine what to buy

4. Importance
 Labels identify the food, the manufacturer, the
amount, the ingredient list, the expiration date
and preparation tips.
 They help recognize the healthful benefits the
item has to offer.
How reading nutrition labels can help you:
 Choose which food is most nutritious.
 Determine which food has low calories, fat,
cholesterol, sugar and sodium.
 Manage your weight.
 Choose products with fewer calories and have
more dietary fiber.
 Get more ingredients.

5. Impact on poulation
 On May 20, 2016, the FDA announced the new Nutrition Facts label for
packaged foods.
 Among consumers who say they are watching their weight, 81 percent read
the nutritional panel on product labels.
 5% DV or less is low in any daily value
 20% DV or more is high in any daily value
 If we are stay up by the 20% mark we will be at risk for these diseases
 certain cancers
 high blood pressure
 type 2 diabetes
 obesity
 heart disease
 osteoporosis

6. Resources
 Administration Home Page, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition,
www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm385663.htm#highlights.
 American Heart Association (2015, May 15). Understanding Food Nutrition Labels. American Heart Association. Retrieved from
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/HeartSmartShopping/Reading-Food-Nutrition-Labels_UCM_300132_Article.jsp#.We99j2hSzIV
 Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. “Labeling & Nutrition - Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label.” U S Food and Drug Group, The Hartman. “Nutrition 101:
Consumers Actually Do Read Product Labels.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 20 July 2016, www.forbes.com/sites/thehartmangroup/2016/07/20/nutrition-101-consumers-actually-
do-read-product-labels/#11c13f1745e6.
 Gunnars, K. (2017, May 30). How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day to Lose Weight? Healthline. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-many-calories-
per-day.
 http://blog.watson-inc.com/nutri-knowledge/history-of-the-nutrition-facts-label
 Jaret, P. (2008). Reading the Ingredient Label: What to Look For. WebMD. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/healthy-ingredients#1.