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Answer: Understanding food labels can go a long way in managing your diet. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Nutritional Facts labels were updated in 2020 to help people better recognize healthier choices.
The FDA required manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales to update their labels by Jan. 1, 2020, and those manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales to update their labels by Jan. 21, 2021. Companies that produce single-ingredient sugars, such as honey and maple syrup and some cranberry products have until July 1, 2021, to make changes.
Scientific studies from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, formerly known as the Institute of Medicine, played a big role in the label changes. Some vitamin information, such as vitamin D and potassium, were added because studies found Americans tend to be deficient in those nutrients. âAdded sugarsâ is a new entry because these food choices increase the risk o
Sunscreen bill passes first reading: Mum who lost son shocked at current law
11 Apr, 2021 09:30 PM
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This video shows kiwis how to deal with the sun during summer.
Upwards of 20 people are being diagnosed with melanoma in the Bay of Plenty each week, a leading skin doctor says. It comes after a bill ensuring all sunscreens in New Zealand met the level of SPF they claimed on the bottle passed its first reading in Parliament last week.
Anyone who produces sunscreen in this country can sell it without having to test it actually provides the level of protection they claim.
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A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin concerns, as well as, y know, skin cancer. So, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and remember to reapply it during the day.
3. Use a vitamin C serum.
If retinols just don t agree with your face ( sokay! Happens), a topical vitamin C is a great alternative. And it doesn t
have to be a vitamin C serum - you can use a cleanser or moisturiser with vitamin C, too.
Why is this a thing you must do? Well, because vitamin C is an absolute BOSS for ageing skin.
It helps promote collagen growth, fight wrinkles, and even cleans up the damage from UV rays. Another overachiever, we know. This antioxidant powerhouse also tackles skin concerns like hyperpigmentation, including acne scars and sunspots.
The TSA just ruled that sunscreen, a "medically necessary" liquid, can be stored in carry-on bags during flights. Sunscreens up to 100 milliliters or 3.4 fluid ounces may be packed in transparent, resealable bags and presented for inspection before flying.