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Summary

The FDA proposed a rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels by 2028, highlighting levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar with “high,” “medium,” or “low” indicators.

The aim is to help Americans make healthier choices amid rising rates of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Critics, including food industry groups, argue the labels could confuse consumers and prefer voluntary initiatives.

While other countries with similar labels have seen positive effects, experts caution that U.S. cultural attitudes may limit their impact on consumer behavior.

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[–] DerArzt@lemmy.world 10 points 15 hours ago

Just another initiative that's destined for the trash with the incoming administration.

[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 15 hours ago

We do this now, for non americans. I say ban cartoon mascots and put the daily consumption amount on there.

Also add a picture of how much a normal serving should be. A bowl is usually 2-3x the serving size.

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 12 points 17 hours ago

Critics, including food industry groups, argue the labels could confuse consumers and prefer voluntary initiatives.

I'm not normally a fan of solving problems by throwing assholes into active volcanos, but this might be an exception.

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 7 points 17 hours ago

"While other countries with similar labels have seen positive effects, many experts are paid to confuse discussions around clear cut obvious actionable data to make it easier to maintain the shitty status quo that is killing people.

[–] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 20 hours ago

There goes another cultural bedrock of reading the back of the cereal box...

[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 4 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

experts caution that U.S. cultural attitudes may limit their impact on consumer behavior.

So the solution is to obviously keep reinforcing that cultural behavior.

[–] Bronzebeard@lemm.ee 5 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

Given that putting nutritional info on restaurant menus has had an effect for many people, those experts aren't really experts

[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 0 points 16 hours ago

Maybe they're experts in line go up.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 1 points 17 hours ago

Marketing whores in shambles

[–] ohellidk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 17 hours ago

Wait, people actually read those?