In 2016 the Nutrition Facts food panel (NFP) was updated to include potassium. It became mandatory in 2020 to list potassium on the NFP. The nutrient was added due to a public health concern of widespread underconsumption of potassium in the U.S. population. It is an essential nutrient for health. Potassium has been identified to help maintain blood pressure, preserve calcium stores in bone, and help the kidneys work efficiently. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has a ... Full Article
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