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by Kristin Klinefelter, MS, RDN, LDN
1 HOUR
CBDM Approved
CE
Introducing the New
Nutrition Facts Label
NUTRITION CONNECTION
A look at the
updated and
improved
Nutrition Facts
label
The commercial starts by showing a make-up artist preparing
an actor for his scene. She is complimenting his appearance,
making the viewer wait with anticipation for the reveal of her
subject. Another ad takes place on a fashion runway, with
announcers highlighting the features of the models. Perhaps
the one with the woman taking photos of her friend for his
social media posts to get more followers catches the attention of
the millennial generation. At this point, you may be wondering
what new reality show or streaming program they are
advertising. It probably isn't the latest trending media blitz that
you are imagining; the ads are for the new Nutrition Facts label!
Did you miss this reveal in 2020? If so, don't worry-so did
many of us. With other major news events happening last year,
the launch of the new Nutrition Facts label was diluted. Many
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health educators and registered dietitian nutritionists may have
even missed it.
The FDA launched a modern, witty, and eye-catching
campaign in early 2020, but it's not too late to utilize the tools
for education and health. Let's review the changes and how we
can use the updates to educate our clients and staff, or even use
them for personal health.
HISTORY
The Nutrition Facts label, which first appeared on food
packages in 1994, is one of the most commonly recognized
graphics in the world, according to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). The Nutrition Facts label was a result
of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021

Hospitality in Times of Crisis
Reimagining Breakfast
Survey Says...How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Workplace
Management Connection: Technology and Innovation for Food and Service in 2021
Culinary Connection: Infusing Restaurant Trends in the Non-Commercial Kitchen
Nutrition Connection: Introducing the New Nutrition Facts Label
Food Protection Connection: Will FASTER Move Us Into an Allergen-Free Future?
My Recipe for Success
Message From the Chair
Foundation Focus
Thank You Corporate Partners
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Management Connection: Technology and Innovation for Food and Service in 2021
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Culinary Connection: Infusing Restaurant Trends in the Non-Commercial Kitchen
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Nutrition Connection: Introducing the New Nutrition Facts Label
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Food Protection Connection: Will FASTER Move Us Into an Allergen-Free Future?
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - My Recipe for Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Hospitality in Times of Crisis
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Reimagining Breakfast
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Message From the Chair
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Foundation Focus
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Thank You Corporate Partners
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - Survey Says...How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Workplace
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2021 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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