FDA Includes 'Added Sugars' On Updated Nutrition Facts Label

FDA moved forward with controversial updates to the food nutrition facts label, such as adding a declaration of grams and a percent daily value for “added sugars,” even though some industry stakeholders had argued the sugar labeling wasn't justified. FDA also finalized new requirements for serving sizes that more closely reflect the amount of food that people currently eat. “For more than 20 years, Americans have relied on the Nutrition Facts Label as a leading source of information regarding calories,...