In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated requirements for the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. FDA required changes to the Nutrition Facts label based on updated scientific information, new nutrition research, and input from the public. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years. The label's refreshed design and updated information make it easier for you to make informed food choices that contribute to lifelong healthy eating habits.
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Servings per container and serving size information appear in large, bold font. Serving sizes were also updated to better reflect the amount people typically eat and drink today. NOTE: The serving size is not a recommendation of how much to eat.
Calories are in large and bold font to make the information easier to find and use.
2,000 calories a day is used as a guide for general nutrition advice. Your calorie needs may be higher or lower depending on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.
The percent Daily Value (%DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a total daily diet. Most Daily Values for nutrients were updated. As a general guide:
The footnote at the bottom of the label was updated to better explain %DV.
What information was no longer required on the label?
What information was added to the label?
What vitamins and minerals stayed the same?
Calcium and iron continue to be listed on the label because Americans do not always get the recommended amounts. Diets higher in calcium and iron can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and anemia, respectively.
Use the label to support your personal dietary needs—choose foods that contain more of the nutrients you want to get more of and less of nutrients you may want to limit.
More often, choose foods that are:
Choosing healthier foods and beverages can help reduce the risk of developing some health conditions, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and anemia.
