Question

The new Nutrition Facts food label will become effective on Jan 1, 2020. Which of the following statements about the new label is NOT true?

Serving sizes are being increased to reflect what consumers typically eat.

Both Vitamin D and potassium contents must be listed in actual amounts present and %DV.

Added sugars must be listed in grams and %DV.

Calories from fat are still required to be listed on labels.

Answer 1

Ans) Calories from fat are still required to be listed on labels.

Explaination:

- Serving size” will be larger, and the actual number of calories and the serving size declaration will be boldfaced.

- While calcium and iron will still be required on Nutrition Facts labels, the nutrients of public health significance will be labeled in the following order: vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium, along with the actual gram amount and % DV.

- Added Sugars” and % DV for added sugars must be labeled. Added sugars in grams per serving will appear on the label as “Includes XX g Added Sugars” indented directly below “Total Sugars.”

- Eliminating ‘Calories from Fat’ listed on the label is a long-awaited victory for the avocado, nut, and seafood industries and consumers alike.