Nutritional labels for a makeover [Obama invades Piggly Wiggly]

Choose healthy foods at the grocery store could soon be a little ‘easier. The Food and Drug Administration has proposed several changes to the nutrition labels on packaged foods that are seen and drinks. If approved, the new labels would put a greater emphasis on total calories, added sugar and certain nutrients, such as vitamin D and potassium. The FDA also proposes changes to serving size requirements in an effort to more accurately reflect what people usually eat or drink. For example, if you buy a 20 oz soda, you’re probably not going to stop drinking 8-ounce mark. The …