The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

Food packaging is filled with terms that sound reassuring, but many labels mean less than shoppers think. Here is a clear, ...

Other times, the chosen verbiage may clue you in to some food safety practices you shouldn't ignore, especially if you want to avoid a nasty foodborne illness. These are the food label words and ...

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 ...

Healthy” food labels increased consumer selections of healthier snacks and consumers were willing to pay a premium for such ...

Nutrition labels give information about calories, serving sizes, and nutrients. Understanding what labels mean can help people choose foods and drinks to support a healthy weight and reduce the risk ...

The FDA has announced the set of rules it proposes to enforce for manufacturers to claim that a food product is “healthy.” The proposed rules are a lot better than the labeling anarchy that currently ...

Front-of-pack labels are simplified labels on the front of food packaging. Getty Images Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in Kenya, putting ...