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New Food Labels Would Highlight Calories and Sugar
WASHINGTON (AP) — Those "Nutrition Facts" labels on nearly every food package in grocery stores could get a new look.
The Food and Drug Administration today will propose larger, bolder type for calories.
And for the first time consumers would know whether foods had added sugars. Serving sizes also would be more realistic.
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