Nutrition Facts labels have a complicated legacy - a historian explains the science and politics of translating food into information
Briefly

The Nutrition Facts label is seen as a model for empowering consumers and enabling socially responsible markets in various industries.
The label encodes political and technical compromises, translating food into nutrients to meet the diverse needs of the American public.
Daily Values on the label come from different sources reflecting varying public health targets, with micronutrient values based on Recommended Dietary Allowances from National Academies.
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