Based on my expertise in nutrition science and familiarity with the FDA's nutrition labeling regulations, the one answer choice that is NOT a reason why the nutrition facts label was updated is:
"Americans demanded the FDA release a new label"
The other three answer choices are accurate reasons that prompted the update to the nutrition facts label by the FDA:
- The previous version of the label was over 20 years old and due for updating based on newer nutritional research and dietary habits.
- There is new scientific information that has emerged in the last two decades on the link between nutrition and chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The updated label helps better inform consumers about aspects like added sugars.
- Serving sizes and amount consumed have changed over the past 20 years. The new label reflects updated serving sizes to better reflect how much people eat and drink today.
However, there is no evidence that Americans specifically demanded or lobbied the FDA to release a new nutrition facts label. Rather, the update was driven by the FDA based on the other factors listed here. The public was not overtly calling for a new nutrition label.
In summary, the reason that does NOT accurately explain why the nutrition facts label was updated is: "Americans demanded the FDA release a new label." The impetus came from the FDA itself based on scientific, dietary, and public health considerations.