In recent years, news articles and health magazines across the country have been highlighting the distinct lack of vitamin D in the average American’s diet. Vitamin D is a nutrient…
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What's the Buzz about Added Sugar?
In February, the FDA introduced proposed regulations for the revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels. After having ample time to consider all comments judiciously, the FDA will release…
Why is Potassium in the Spotlight?
As part of the proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts label, the Food and Drug Administration is recommending that potassium be added to the list of mandatory label nutrients. Currently,…
Restaurant Menu Labeling – Where Are We Now?
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires that restaurants with 20 or more locations list the calorie content of standard menu items. The law also states that more…