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 ...

Woman looking at food package in grocery store - Romanchini/Shutterstock Food packaging can be a tricky business. We've all purchased what looks like an oversized bag of potato chips only to be ...

It should soon be easier for consumers to tell which foods are "healthy." The Food and Drug Administration Thursday updated the criteria food and drink items must meet to merit a "healthy" label on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...