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The nutrition and labeling act
Previously, a number of consumers had problems with incorrect information on the product packaging, as well as, advertising. The nutrition and labeling act passed by the American Congress and Senate benefits the American people immensely. It serves as an economic regulation for the food and nutrition producing companies and forces them to be honest about the ingredients inside the product. Today nutrition data about each and every product can be easily found in the department store. The format in which this information is presented is easy to read. The consumers are able to make decisions about their food choices more rapidly than they did before. The packaging contains data on the exact amount of saturated fat; dietary fiber; cholesterol; as well as other nutrients per serving. In addition, the nutrient reference value is displayed in percentage of daily value. This helps the consumers comprehend where a food fits in their overall eating habit. Uniform definitions are given on the packages that describe the nutrients of the food; for instance, "high calcium," "low fat," which ensures that these concepts have universal meaning for all products in the market. Any claim between the food (nutrient) and a disease, put forward by the medical community, is readable on the package so that consumers can make informed decisions about their food consumption. The food comes in standardized sizes so that consumers are able to compare and make informed decisions. Lastly, the packaging declares the total percentage of juice in juice drinks. All in all the food and nutrition act provides a number of benefits to the consumers...
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