Saturated fat and cholesterol and coronary heart disease. For further information on specific health claims refer to the information on diet and health. People with food sensitivities can obtain useful information from the ingredient list on the label. Most manufacturers offer a toll-free number to answer questions about specific food products and their ingredients. Many foods do not have information on them.
Some foods are exempt from food labeling.
The 20 most commonly eaten raw fruits and vegetables and seafood will display nutrition information in the store. Nutrition labeling for single-ingredient raw products, such as ground beef and chicken breasts, is also voluntary. A toll-free consumer hot line of the American Dietetics Association National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics is available to answer questions on the new food Labels. They operate between 10AM and 5PM Eastern time, Monday thru Friday.