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In this example of FDA’s proposed new labeling, the difference in calories when the entire container for a 20 oz. soft drink is labeled as one serving should be more helpful to consumers. The agency is also recommending a larger font size for calories. Source: FDA.
- enhancing the food label to display calorie count more prominently and to use meaningful serving sizes
- initiating a consumer education campaign focusing on the "Calories Count" message
- encouraging restaurants to provide nutritional information to consumers
- stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels
- revising FDA guidance for developing drugs to treat obesity, and
- working cooperatively with other government agencies, non-profits, industry, and academia on obesity research.
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