Readers had a lot to say about my latest column on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed front-of-package labels. Most were in favor of the change and agreed that, if finalized ...
the Food and Drug Administration proposed a front-of-package food label that is eye-catching and informative and would help consumers make better decisions about what they eat. The Trump ...
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 ...
But if the agency is going to be scrutinized, its recent decision to double down on food labeling — a wasteful distraction in the fight against obesity — would be a great place to start.
By Andrew Jacobs The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed requiring new nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage products, a long-awaited move aimed at changing eating habits ...
The proposed label, also called the nutrition info box, would break down information about sodium, added sugar and saturated fat content by saying whether the food contains “Low,” “Med” or ...
It could soon be harder to ignore the nutritional red flags on your favorite junk food. This week, the Food and Drug Administration unveiled a long-awaited proposal that would require food and ...
Nutrition labels are intended to help you choose good ... out of the body and helps foster good bacteria in our gut, which play a crucial role in the immune system and brain and mental health.
To advance these policies, we need a clear system of labeling unhealthy junk foods in the food supply. The Food and Drug Administration is considering implementing this type of labeling system ...
nutrition label for most packaged foods. The move is part of a broader government effort to combat rising rates of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The proposed ...