Michelle Obama to debut new nutrition labels in first design overhaul in 20 years

Michelle Obama will change nutrition labels.
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First Lady Michelle Obama will announce the first update to food nutrition labels in over 20 years Friday. The makeover means that nutrition labels will now list calories in bigger, bolder type, add a new line for added sugars, and tweak serving sizes so they're more realistic, The Associated Press reports.

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