Actually, the serving size is (usually) specified in both Customary and metric (the exception being when the Customary is a count, ie 1 cookie). Further, the form is largely constrained by the government ; the manufacturer can at best choose from a very few options.
--- On Sat, 2/21/09, Scott Hudnall <[email protected]> wrote: From: Scott Hudnall <[email protected]> Subject: [USMA:43163] Re: true metrication is systemic To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 1:37 PM Well, for starters, the nutritional information panel is in metric only, the serving size information is in imperial, and energy content is labeled in calories (when the value shown is actually kCal). So if you are trying to keep your fat intake to <10% of your diet ... you need to bring a calculator along to make comparisons in the grocery aisle. Product A 12 g saturated fat Serving Size: 1 cup Is this a good choice? You do the math Product B 8 g saturated fat Serving Size: 100 g Is this a good choice? Oh you betcha!
