HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The list of nutrients that appear on the food label has been updated. Vitamin D and potassium will now be required; vitamins A and C will no longer be required, since deficiencies of these vitamins are rare today. Calcium and iron will continue to be required.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin D and potassium are now required on the label because Americans do not always get the recommended amounts. Vitamins A and C are no longer required since deficiencies of these vitamins are rare today.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin D and potassium are replacing vitamins A and C as nutrients of public health significance and will now be mandatory on all labels.

Detailed explanation-4: -2.2 Nutrition labelling consists of two components: (a) nutrient declaration; (b) supplementary nutrition information. 2.3 Nutrition declaration means a standardized statement or listing of the nutrient content of a food.

Detailed explanation-5: -New Food Label Design Type font is larger to highlight the servings per container, serving size and calories. Serving size of the product is updated to what a “typical American would eat”. Serving size and calories are bolded to draw your eye to this important information.