Dr. James Hamblin

Senior Editor

Senior Editor at The Atlantic

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For the first time   in 20 years  , food nutrition labels are getting  a makeover .

Deciphering the New Nutrition Labels

For the first time in 20 years , food nutrition labels are getting a makeover .

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