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© ASIANDELIGHT / SHUTTERSTOCK F O R YO U R H E A LT H Label-mates New nutrition labels aim to help you make clearer food choices b y A N A G AS C O N I V E Y COSTCO CONNECTION Fresh, frozen and prepared foods are available in Costco warehouses and for delivery through Costco Grocery online at Costco.com. Vitamins, minerals and other health supplements are available in Costco warehouses and at Costco.com. E asily overlooked amidst everything that occurred in 2020, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Nutrition Facts labels got an update. Why, and what does that mean for you? What’s new The new Nutrition Facts label must list total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, and certain vitamins and minerals. The actual amount and the percentages of daily values of vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium must be listed (other vitamins and minerals may be listed voluntarily). Labels no longer reflect portion sizes based on what Americans should eat or drink, but instead on what they actually consume. For instance, the serving size for soda went from 8 ounces to 12 ounces and a serving of yogurt went from 8 ounces to 6 ounces. Additional changes include: ● Serving sizes and calories printed in a larger, bold font. ● Dual columns (on some products) with the nutrition information for a single serving in one column and for the entire package in the other column. ● Updated daily values. ● Nutrient information for vitamin D, potassium and added sugars. ● No more calories from fat (see “The skinny on fats”). Why the updates? The FDA says the point is to promote awareness, increase usage of nutritional information and guidelines, and help consumers make healthier choices by: ● Choosing items that are high in 66 Costco Connection MARCH 2021 USp66_67_FYH_Nutrition_Labels_SL.indd 66 2/12/21 3:13 PM

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