Label Basics
Who is the FDA director featured in this presentation?
Susan Mayne, Ph.D
The FDA requires labels to show grams and %DV for what?
Added sugars
Why were serving sizes changed?
To reflect how much people actually eat.
Which type of fiber is now included in the FDA’s definition?
Only proven fibers with a proven health benefit.
If a container has 8 servings and you eat half, how many servings did you eat?
4 servings
Why was the Nutrition Facts label updated?
To reflect updated science, diet-disease links, and public health needs.
What percentage of daily calories should come from added sugars at most?
10%
Dual-column labeling applies to what type of package?
Packages with 200–300% of the standard serving size.
Does trans fat remain on the label?
Yes
A package lists 2 servings per container. If you eat the whole thing, how should you calculate calories?
Double the calories per serving
Which two elements are emphasized in the new label format?
Calories and serving sizes
Diets lower in sugar-sweetened foods reduce risk of what disease?
Cardiovascular Disease
What food example shows nutrition facts “with and without milk”?
Cereal
Does FDA’s ban on partially hydrogenated oils affect naturally occurring trans fats?
NO
A product shows “1 cup” as the serving size. If you eat 2 ½ cups, how many servings is that?
2.5 servings
What kind of evidence was considered in updating the label?
Scientific reports, public comments, petitions, surveys, consumer studies
The design clarifies that added sugars are a subset of what?
Total Sugars
A 3 oz (90 g) bag of chips must be labeled in what two ways?
Per serving and per package.
What was removed: “calories from fat” or “total fat”?
Calories from Fat
A label shows 210 calories per serving. If you eat 2 servings, how many calories did you consume?
420 calories
What public health issue is the label update meant to help address?
Chronic diseases linked to diet.
Why is exceeding added sugar limits problematic?
It makes it hard to meet nutrient needs and stay within calorie limits.
For packages between 1–2 servings, how must calories be labeled?
For the entire package, not per serving.
Why focus on type of fat instead of amount?
Because type of fat affects health more.
True or False — For a single-serving package, the label must show calories for the whole package.
True