FDA Rolls Out New Nutrition Labels

First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled brand new food labels at the White House Thursday.

The goal is to empower consumers to make better choices through clarity.

"For the first time since the nutrition label was developed two decades ago, we are overhauling these labels to make them easier to read and understand," said Obama.

The new labels, created by the Food and Drug Administration, put stronger emphasis on calories with big, bold numbers.

Also new, is a line showing the amount of sugar added by the manufacturer which is above updated, daily values for nutrients like vitamin D and calcium.

"Our guiding principle here is simple. That you as a parents and a consumer should be able to walk into a grocery store, pick as item from the shelf, and tell whether it's good for your family," said Obama.

The "calories from fat" line is gone.

The FDA says shoppers should care more about the type of fat than the total amount.

"You marched into the supermarket, you picked up a can or box of something, you squinted at that teeny tiny label, and you were totally and utterly lost," said Obama.

These labels hope to solve that.

The FDA is also proposing changes to serving sizes to reflect what it believes are changes in eating habits.