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Nutrition labels can be confusing and misleading. This article sets the record straight about how to avoid falling into some of these consumer traps.
5 myths about food expiration dates and best-by labels Date labels are often inconsistent and difficult to decipher. So how should you use them?
A new Texas law promoting the Trump administration's “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on foods like chips and candies that contain dyes and additives not allowed ...
Learn how to make informed food choices by understanding food labels. This article explains the required label information, nutrient content claims, health claims, ingredient list, and allergen ...
California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat.
As an example, he said manufacturers of ultra-processed foods might replace added sugar with an artificial sweetener, allowing them to avoid the “high” label.
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and added sugar.
The FDA has updated the definition of "healthy" on food labels to better reflect current nutritional science. Foods must now meet criteria for beneficial nutrients and limits on added sugars ...
An example of how a baby food label may look under a new California law that requires baby food manufactures to provide test levels of heavy metals. (Zack Morrison via CNN) ...
Are food labels misleading you into thinking you're making 'healthy' decisions? From the amount of calories and fat to protein and fibre, food labels contain a wealth of information.
Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies Texas would be the first in the U.S. to use warning labels to target additives, rather than nutrients like ...