What Information Does the FDA Require to Be Listed on Food

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Essay

What information does the FDA require to be listed on food packages based on the 2016 label updates?

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Definitions:

Gestation

The period of development of the fetus in the womb, from conception to birth.

Weeks

Units of time, each consisting of seven days.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test involving the sampling of tiny placental tissue (chorionic villi) to test for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.

Genetic Disorder

A disease or condition caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA, which can be inherited or result from mutations.