What changes can FDA make to the Nutrition Facts panel (NFP) to emphasize calories?
The OWG report recommends that FDA publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to request comments on how best to give more prominence to calories. Possible changes to the NFP might include: (1) increasing the font size for calories; (2) providing a percent Daily Value for calories; and (3) eliminating “calories from fat” listing as this takes the emphasis away from “total calories.” Accenting Calories (Muffin) Possible changes. • Q: Is FDA considering allowing any health claims related to obesity? A: Yes. Based on the recommendations in the OWG report, FDA will be publishing an ANPRM to consider whether to allow health claims on certain foods that meet FDA’s definition of “reduced” or “low” calorie. (An example of such a health claim for a “reduced” or “low” calorie food might be: “Diets low in calories may reduce the risk of obesity, which is associated with type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.”) • Q: Does FDA encourage the use of any dietary guidance sta
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