Trying to find food that’s delicious and good for you can be a challenge, especially if you’re not sure what to look for on a ...

For more than a century, the U.S. government has tried to bring more transparency to food labels. It started in 1906, when the Pure Food and Drug Act cracked down on mislabeled ingredients and false ...

Since nutrition-facts labeling was first introduced by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1973, the back of the box has been a controversial space. Countless FDA rule changes, congressional ...

Food names and packaging can be misleading without checking the nutrition label first. Understanding ingredient lists and ...

The FDA is delaying implementation of a rule that would require food companies to print nutritional information on the front labels of their products. The proposed rule was developed by President ...

A study in Lagos found that while about 70% of consumers read food labels, only around 65% fully understand them. I know it can be difficult to understand the language and symbols on product packages, ...

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing the first big changes for food nutrition labels since they became a requirement two decades ago, with an eye toward emphasizing total calories and serving ...

On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration proposed adding a box with simplified nutrition information to the front of packaged foods to aid consumers in making healthier choices. If the rule ...

Nutrition labels on your favorite grocery items may soon sport a new look. The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal Tuesday that would require food and drink manufacturers to place ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Nutrition labels can look a little overwhelming, but they're actually fairly simple. Learning how to read a food label is a valuable ...

WASHINGTON -- The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and ...