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BUSINESS East Oregonian Page 2A Saturday, May 21, 2016 Food nutrition labels to get makeover Associated Press AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File In this 2015 ile photo, pipes for the proposed Dakota Access oil pipeline that will stretch from the Bakken oil ields in North Dakota to Illinois are stacked at a staging area in Worthing, S.D. If conirmed, Native American site may delay $3.8B pipeline By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — Discovery of an archaeological site that may have cultural signiicance to Native Americans could further delay construction of a $3.8 billion oil pipeline if government oficials require the route to be moved. Houston-based Dakota Access LLC wants to build the pipeline — designed to carry a half-million barrels of oil a day — from northwest North Dakota to a storage facility in south-cen- tral Illinois. Construction has begun in North Dakota, South Dakota and Illinois, but the Iowa Utilities Board has not authorized work to begin. On Friday, Iowa State Archaeologist John Doershuk said his ofice had received information indicating a possible Native American site in northwest Iowa that, if conirmed, could result in relocation of the pipeline. He said details should start falling into place by next week, “as we conirm site characteristics and ownership/jurisdiction, as well as position relative to the planned pipeline construction activities.” Doershuk said in an email that those construc- tion activities “may then be shifted, although the neces- sity of this course of action remains to be determined,” Nutrition label revamp WASHINGTON — A new look is coming to Nutrition Facts labels on food packages, with more attention to calorie counts and added sugars. And no longer will a small bag of chips count as two or three servings. Michelle Obama said parents will be the beneicia- ries. “You will no longer need a microscope, a calculator, or a degree in nutrition to igure out whether the food you’re buying is actually good for our kids,” the irst lady said Friday, announcing the new rules. The changes were irst proposed by the Food and Drug Administration two years ago and are the irst major update to the labels since their introduction in 1994. They are now on more than 800,000 foods. The overhaul comes amid scientiic advances. While fat was the focus when the labels were created, calories are of greater concern these days. The calorie listing will now be much larger than anything else on the label, making it hard to overlook. Nutrition advocates have long sought an added sugars line on the label so consumers can understand how much sugar in an item is naturally occurring, like that in fruit and dairy products, and how much is put in by the manufacturer. Think an apple vs. sweetened apple sauce. The labels will also include a new “percent daily value” for sugars, telling people how much of their recommended daily intake they will get from each item. This year’s guidelines recommend no more than 10 percent of calories from added sugar, a limit of around 200 calories or 50 grams. “The new labels should also spur food manufac- turers to add less sugar to their products,” Michael Jacobson, president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, an advocacy group. He said it’s currently impossible for consumers studying the labels to know how much sugar its into a he said. Final approval for the Iowa section is pending because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which must issue permits for the pipeline to cross the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, hasn’t issued its permits. A Corps spokesman said permits for the Iowa leg of the project are 60 to 120 days away. Iowa was the last state to issue a permit for the pipe- line, and the permit requires that Dakota Access prove it has all required federal and state permits before starting construction in Iowa. Dakota Access is pres- suring the Iowa Utilities Board to let it begin work at sites outside the jurisdiction of the Corps, but the board has declined to act quickly, saying it is reviewing comments from all sides before making a decision. Last week, the company said it had to start laying pipe this week in order to inish before winter and avoid disturbing farmland for a second growing season. The Corps’ main goal is to avoid impact to the environment and histori- cally signiicant sites, and that often means working with the applicant to reroute the pipeline to avoid a sensitive area, said agency spokesman Ron Fournier, who serves a Corp district including Iowa and Illinois. Major changes to the nutrition labels required on food packages sold in the U.S.: Original label Serving information larger, in bolder type; serving sizes updated to be more realistic for how people actually eat Calorie counts larger, bolder; “calories from fat” removed Daily values for nutrients updated to reflect current science on diet New line for “added sugars” Nutrient amounts included along with percentages; adds potassium and Vitamin D, which many Americans need more of Revised footnote to better explain daily value SOURCE: Food and Drug Administration front of cans and bottles. Consumers may notice the added sugars information most when buying sugary drinks. A 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola, for example, has 65 grams of sugar, or 130 — Michelle Obama, irst lady percent of the recommended daily value. labels with two columns. Other food producers reasonable diet. Serving sizes will be One will show serving infor- have been supportive. Mars clearer, listed at the top of mation; the other is for the Inc., maker of Snickers and M&Ms, said sugar can be the graphic. And they will whole container. Labels also must now part of a balanced diet and be less misleading, making it easier to igure out how many list levels of potassium “making nutrition guidance and Vitamin D, nutrients clear to consumers is the servings are in a container. That means revised Americans don’t get enough right thing to do.” Leon Bruner of the calculations for about a ifth of. Vitamins A and C are no longer required but can be Grocery Manufacturers of foods. which The idea behind listing a included. Iron and calcium Association, represents the food indus- whole package of food, or an stay. Most food companies try’s largest companies, entire drink, as one serving isn’t to motivate people to have until July 2018 to said “this update is timely eat more. It is to help them comply. Smaller companies as diets, eating patterns and consumer preferences have understand how many calo- have an extra year. Industry reaction has been changed dramatically since ries they are consuming. By law, serving sizes should be mixed. The Sugar Associ- the Nutrition Facts panel was based on actual consumption ation said the emphasis on irst introduced.” added sugar distracts atten- Obama announced the and not ideal consumption. A serving size of ice tion from calories, potentially inal rules for labels at a cream will now be based on causing confusion. They conference organized by the average consumption of 2/3 have fought the new rules Partnership for a Healthier of a cup. Previously it was a alongside some companies, America. She has promoted half-cup. Products between including beverage makers label updates as part of her one and two servings, such who say they are already “Let’s Move!” campaign as a 20-ounce soda or a putting calorie labels on the against childhood obesity.” 15-ounce soup can, will be labeled as a single serving because that’s how much people typically eat in one The East Oregonian works hard to be accurate and sitting. sincerely regrets any errors. If you notice a mistake in Larger packages, like a the paper, please call 541-966-0818. pint of ice cream, will have Corrections To subscribe, call 1-800-522-0255 or go online to www.eastoregonian.com and click on ‘Subscribe’ East Oregonian (USPS 164-980) is published daily except Sunday, Monday and Dec. 25, by the EO Media Group, 211 S.E. Byers Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801. Periodicals postage paid at Pendleton, OR. Postmaster: send address changes to East Oregonian, 211 S.E. Byers Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801. 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