The Parts of the Central Section
- Trans Fat Labeling - FDA is requiring that trans fatty acids be listed in nutrition labeling to assist consumers in maintaining healthy dietary practices. Trans fatty acids should be listed as "Trans fat" or "Trans" on a separate line under the listing of saturated fat in the Nutrition Facts label. Trans fat content must be expressed as grams per serving to the nearest 0.5-gram.
- Vitamins and Minerals - Generally, FDA only requires that the label declare the vitamins A and C , and minerals calcium and iron. Declare other vitamins and minerals when they are added directly to the packaged food (e.g., enriched bread), but not when the enriched product is added as an ingredient to another food.
- Daily Value - This value must be calculated and presented for any nutrient that is mandatory on the label. In addition, any other nutrient that has been added and has an established DV%, need to have that value as well.
- Nutrients not included in the required list - manufacturers may add calories from saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, potassium, soluble and insoluble fiber, sugar alcohol, other carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals for which Reference Daily Intake (RDI's) have been established, or the percent of vitamin A that is present as beta-carotene. 21 CFR 101.9(c)