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Decoding the New Nutrition Facts Label: Overview

Program Date: 24 April 2017

Publication Date: 24 April 2017

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 0.75 CE; Dietitian 0.75 CPEU

Course Description

In May 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Nutrition Facts Label rules and set the compliance date for 26 July 2018 for large food manufacturers.

On 29 September 2017, the FDA proposed extending the complaince date to 01 January 2020, to address concerns regarding the time needed for implementation of the final rules.

Course Objectives
  • Describe the primary purpose of U.S. nutrition food labeling laws.
  • Identify significant changes to the Nutrition Facts Label.
  • Review Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) and other labeling terminology.
  • Explain the impact of the Nutrition Facts label updates on manufacturers, health care practitioners, and consumers.

Performance Indicators: 4.2.6, 8.2.3, 11.2.1

Activity Code: 175967

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Elizabeth Johnson, MS

Senior Director, Food Policy & Scientific Affairs
Food Directions LLC

Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson, MS, founded Food Directions LLC in February 2010. Johnson’s unique experience and skill set help clients gain valuable insight into the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Capitol Hill. Johnson also has strong relationships with thought leaders at NGOs, food associations, and consumer groups, which help Food Directions gain a diverse perspective on food issues. Johnson is regularly tapped to speak at food-related conferences and events.

Johnson is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), serves on the National Food Policy Conference Advisory Committee, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) host committee, and Dunkin Brands’ Nutrition Advisory Board, and is a Food Cowboy Advisor. Johnson has been quoted in numerous media outlets, including USA Today, HealthDay, Supermarket News, Food Navigator USA, AdWeek, Washington Times, Politico, and The Hill.

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