Smart Choices label here, but what about 'Dumb Choices'?
Posted on Nov 8th 2008 6:00PM by Bev SklarFiled Under: Nutrition & Supplements
Green check mark food labeling is coming to a grocery store near you in 2009. Called the Smart Choices label, this front-of-pack green symbol was created by a diverse coalition to help consumers find healthier choices. Rolling out mid-2009, here's what that green check mark will mean:
- Total fat less than or equal to 35% of calories
- Saturated fat less than 10%, zero trans fat
- Added sugars less than or equal to 25% of calories
- Cholesterol less than or equal to 60 mg per serving; sodium less than or equal to 480 mg per serving
- Vitamins/minerals/fiber and healthy food groups are also part of the vetting process.








