For the first time in 20 years, the FDA is proposing a major overhaul of nutrition labels that would emphasize calories and added sugars.
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The new proposal would also change the serving sizes for many processed foods so that they are more accurate in the way it is consumed.
The new Added Sugars line would distinguish between naturally occurring sugar and sugar that’s added by a manufacturer.
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