FDA Proposes Requiring Nutrition Info Box on Front of Food Packages

The labels, which would complement the detailed nutrition facts on the back, would indicate levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

The nutrition facts label on the side of a cereal box in Washington, on Jan. 23, 2014. J. David Ake/AP Photo

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed requiring that nutrition labels be placed on the front of most packaged foods as part of efforts to combat the nation’s chronic disease crisis.

The FDA stated on Jan. 14 that it aims to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, which could potentially increase the risk of chronic diseases if consumed in excess amounts.