Nutrition

 1. Go to: https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm385663.htm

 2. Read the entire contents of "Changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel".

3. Respond to the statements below in (1 - 2 pages)

Statement 1: Write down two changes to the new food label that you think will have the greatest impact on public health.  Describe why you think these changes are needed.

Statement 2: Experts predict that the new labeling guidelines may lead to major reformulations of some of the 800,000 products that currently carry the labels.  Why do you think food companies will reformulate their products now that labeling requirements have changed?