The FDA recently approved a new Nutrition Facts label in an effort to better inform consumers about the contents of their food products. Here are some of the upcoming changes:
- Font switched from the incomprehensible Helvetica to the more clear and enlightening Arial
- Larger, bolder calorie count that is easier to read beneath globs of ketchup
- FDA-approved wine pairings now included alongside percent daily values
- Recommended daily allowances of sodium and cholesterol updated to reflect latest cutting-edge scientific research from the National Restaurant Association and Frito-Lay
- All nutrition labels to include graphic image of diseased lung, just to be safe
- After years of heated debate and FDA gridlock, potassium to receive top billing
- Nutritional content of packaging also included for good measure
- Secret promo codes will unlock behind-the-scenes extras at FDA.gov
- Contents of beer, wine, and liquor to remain a beautiful mystery
- Labels will, on the whole, continue to be fully ignorable