Strengthens requirements for nutrient information on food labels.
The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize a proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition information within 180 days of enactment. It requires foods intended for human consumption to bear nutrition labeling that highlights high amounts of added sugars, sodium, or saturated fat. The labeling must include separate labels for each nutrient, using Daily Reference Values for adults, children ages 1 to 3 years, and infants through age 12 months.
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