Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices
Front-of-package labels address this issue by simplifying key nutritional information and positioning it in a more prominent, ...
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FDA wants food companies to put nutrition labels on the front of packaging. Why?
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 ...
"Healthy" food labels may reduce consumer spending, research finds
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows.
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Nutrition labels may come to the front of food packages under FDA proposal
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 ...
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Food companies want to confuse consumers. The FDA must push back.
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 ...
FDA proposes mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels to combat spike in chronic diseases
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is demanding increased, in-your-face food transparency when it comes to nutrition labels. On Tuesday, the agency proposed a new requirement to include ...