Nutrition labels flaunt calorie counts in bold on food packaging. The amount of energy — or calories — we get from food is ...

A popular protein bar that is currently fighting a lawsuit has sparked the question of whether you can trust calorie counts ...

Key Takeaways 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 ...

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 drink ...

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 place ...

Read the label, the entire label, and don’t let a few flashy phrases or pictures distract you from your mission of healthier ...

When grocery shopping, it’s easy to be swayed by food labels. Terms like “natural,” “multigrain,” or “fat-free” can make products seem healthier than they actually are. While some labels provide ...

The Food and Drug Administration created the Nutrition Facts label in 1993. The serving sizes that appear on labels today were originally determined by how much food people consumed during the periods ...

WASHINGTON -- Alcoholic beverages soon could have nutritional labels like those on food packaging, but only if the producers want to put them there. The Treasury Department, which regulates alcohol, ...

When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is? Many people have a too-rosy view of the beverage and are surprised when confronted with the facts about it ...

From ingredients to health claims, reading food labels is quietly becoming decision- making tools for Indian consumers.