From flashy buzzwords to health claims, food labels can be deceiving. With this in mind, it’s important to take a closer look ...

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, ...

On January 14, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new requirement for all packaged foods to have a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label. The FDA’s position is that the FOP ...

What does “healthy” really mean? In just weeks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will finalize implementing a rule that defines which packaged foods can feature this coveted label.

And using nutrition labels on packaged foods can help you make ... You can also find heart-healthy ingredients like olive oil, whole grains, and oats.

The vitamin D content is listed as a percentage of the DV on the nutrition facts label on food packages ... lead to serious health concerns. The amount of mercury in canned tuna depends on ...

Health experts and the United Nations child rights agency UNICEF are advocating for the government to introduce ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health ... Check the nutrition labels to assess calories, sodium, added sugars ...

Daily value determines which foods are higher in healthy nutrients and lower ... is found in a separate column on the Nutrition Facts label to the right of each nutrient. These values — listed ...