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So there was big news in the nutrition world today.
And I had fun discussing FDA’s proposed revisions to the Nutrition Facts panel on CNN this morning. Since then, you really can’t escape the news. As First Lady Michelle Obama said:
Our guiding principle here is very simple: that you as a parent and a consumer should be able to walk into your local grocery store, pick up an item off the shelf, and be able to tell whether it’s good for your family. So this is a big deal, and it’s going to make a big difference for families all across this country.
So what do you need to know about the proposed updates?
Calories are bigger and bolder. You can’t miss the number of calories now. That’s important because it all…
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