What Does NLEA Stand For?

NLEA stands for Nutrition Labeling And Education Act Of 1990

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) is a federal law that mandated nutrition labeling on most food products and allowed specific health claims on labels. It aimed to provide consumers with essential information about the nutritional content of food items, thereby promoting informed dietary choices and addressing public health concerns related to nutrition. The NLEA established standard formats for food labels and defined terms related to nutrient content, helping improve transparency in food marketing and enhancing consumer understanding of nutrition.