Final answer:
Food labeling is mandatory in the US and Canada, requiring packaged foods to have Nutrition Facts labels that show nutrient content and ingredients, regulated by the FDA and CFIA. The correct option is 1.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the United States and Canada, food labeling is indeed mandatory for packaged foods. Nutrition Facts labels are required by law and must display the nutrient content per serving of the food, as well as its ingredients. This helps consumers make informed choices about the foods they consume. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are responsible for regulating and enforcing these food labeling requirements.
Labels must include information such as serving size, calories, and nutrient information, such as total fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, vitamins, and minerals. For organic food products, the USDA has a set of requirements that foods must meet in order to be labeled as organic, which includes not using most synthetic chemicals.