Nutrition labeling: issues and directions for the 1990s.

This report will become a part of the comment and rule-making process that FDA and USDA will conduct to achieve food and nutrition labeling reform. The agencies have requested interested parties to comment on the report's recommendations. The report will be of interest to Congress in developing legislative proposals to clarify the legal basis for anticipated reforms. For the food industry, health professionals, and consumer groups, it will be of interest in terms of their own objectives in promoting nutrition labeling changes that are in line with current dietary recommendations and in product development. Dietitians will want to comment on the recommendations in the Institute of Medicine report and on provisions of the proposed regulations. Dietitians should encourage their elected officials in Congress to support legislation for food labeling reform.