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Make sure you're informed on what is REALLY nutritious.  Check out the photo and you'll know which side of the fence "SmartFoods" is on!

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PORTLAND, Ore. —  The Smart Choices nutrition labeling program, created voluntarily by nine large U.S. manufacturers, is halting after federal regulators said such systems could mislead consumers, officials with the labeling group said Friday.

Industry leaders launched the program this year to highlight foods that meet certain nutritional standards with a green label on package fronts.

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that such programs may mislead consumers about the health benefits of certain foods, and it told manufacturers it will crack down on inaccurate labeling. It did not criticize specific products or label programs or give a timeline for enforcement.

Food makers, grocers, health organizations and others have created an array of voluntary nutrition labeling programs. Regulators say the breadth of criteria can confuse consumers.

Smart Choices, which includes Kellogg Co., Kraft Foods Inc. and General Mills Inc., has been criticized for including processed foods that are high in sugar, such as Froot Loops cereal and Cracker Jack snack food.

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The FDA said it is working to define the criteria manufacturers must meet to make certain nutrition claims on product fronts. The agency plans to work with manufacturers, nutritionists and others to design a standardized system to help consumers select healthy foods.

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