Strengthens nutrient information on food labels to improve consumer understanding.

The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize a rule requiring food labels to highlight high amounts of added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat. It applies to foods for infants through 12 months and children 1 to 4 years. The rule must include Daily Reference Values and percent Daily Values for these nutrients. If the Secretary finalizes the rule before establishing these values, the rule must be revised to include them. The bill also requires a statement on the label if the food contains non-nutritive sweeteners, advising that they are not recommended for children.

Strengthens nutrient information on food labels to improve consumer understanding.

The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize a rule requiring food labels to highlight high amounts of added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat. It applies to foods for infants through 12 months and children 1 to 4 years. The rule must include Daily Reference Values and percent Daily Values for these nutrients. If the Secretary finalizes the rule before establishing these values, the rule must be revised to include them. The bill also requires a statement on the label if the food contains non-nutritive sweeteners, advising that they are not recommended for children.