Question

Which of the following requires most food to have Nutrition Facts Labels?

A) the Truth in Labeling Act
B) the Pure Food and Drug Act
C) the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act

Answer 1

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) provides FDA with specific authority to require nutrition labeling of most foods regulated by the Agency; and to require that all nutrient content claims (i.e., 'high fiber', 'low fat', etc.) and health claims be consistent with agency regulations.