The Nutrition Facts label found on packaged foods contains crucial information about a food’s nutritional value and can help you make the right dietary choices. In 2021, in response to new scientific ...

Have you ever looked at the small print on the Nutrition Facts label? At the bottom, you’ll see a notation that says that some of the information provided is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. On most ...

When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

Nutrition labels give information about calories, serving sizes, and nutrients. Understanding what labels mean can help people choose foods and drinks to support a healthy weight and reduce the risk ...

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency. The most ...

Reading the nutrition labels on your foods is now more informative. In 2020, the Food and Drug Administration required updated information and refreshed the label design to make it easier for ...

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By creating a new, simple nutrition label that goes on the front-of-package (FOP), the FDA believes they can make nutrition ...

Since nutrition-facts labeling was first introduced by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1973, the back of the box has been a controversial space. Countless FDA rule changes, congressional ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on ...

Content warning: This article discusses eating disorders. Curious about your food? Just read the label! In the United States, most packaged foods and chain restaurant menu items need to display their ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. A new government proposal to display ...