The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team

2020 Nutrition Facts Label Updates Made Easy

Episode Summary

Two representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) join us to discuss the recent updates the Nutrition Facts Label. Dr. Claudine Kavanaugh and Dr. Maya Maroto provide an overview of the updates made to the Nutrition Facts Label in 2020, call out some of the most pertinent changes for people with diabetes, and detail the many educational resources available to help you inform clients in your practice.

Episode Notes

FDA campaign promoting the New Nutrition Facts Label: www.FDA.gov/NewNutritionFactsLabel

Health Educator’s Nutrition Toolkit

"Behind the Label” with FDA Information for Educators

Physicians' Continuing Medical Education Program:
Resources for talking to patients about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy food choices.

Pediatricians' Continuing Medical Education Program: Resources for talking to parents and patients about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy food choices.