Question

introduction: independent regulatory agencies, such as the food and drug administration (fda), the occupational safety and health administration (osha), and the environmental protection agency (epa), are an important part of our bureaucracy. they initiate legislation, enforce laws, and educate consumers. although we may not realize it, these agencies affect our daily lives in many different ways.
objective: analyze ways in which independent regulatory agencies protect citizens.
document 1 this is an excerpt from the nutrition labeling and education act of 1990. this law gives the food and drug administration the authority to require nutrition labeling on most foods.
nutritional labeling and education act of 1990
... its label bears nutrition information that provides: (1) the serving size or other common household unit of measure customarily used; (2) the number of servings or other units per container; (3) the number of calories per serving and derived from total fat and saturated fat; (4) the amount of total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, sugars, total protein, and dietary fiber per serving or other unit; and (5) subject to conditions, vitamins, minerals or other nutrients.
source: h.r 3562 - 101st congress (1989 - 1990)
how does requiring that nutritional information be listed per serving size on the labels help consumers?

Explanation:

By listing nutritional information per - serving size, consumers can make informed dietary choices. They can compare products easily, manage calorie and nutrient intake according to their health needs (e.g., for those watching cholesterol, sodium, or sugar levels), and better understand the composition of the food they are consuming.

Answer:

It helps consumers make informed dietary choices, compare products, manage calorie and nutrient intake, and understand food composition.