The U.S. Food and Drug Administration could soon assist American consumers in reaching better health. A recent proposal from ...
The new label would accompany the agency’s Nutrition Facts label, which details the amount of nutrients in each serving of packaged foods or drinks and typically appears on the back or sides of ...
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 ...
Regardless, it will take some time before nutrition facts—physical or otherwise—are legally required for alcohol. After an open comment period and subsequent review, the new rules would take effect ...
The agency explained the FOP Nutrition Info box will complement the back-of-pack Nutrition Facts label, which it says many but not all consumers use and understand. It explains that nearly 90% of ...
“For decades, the Nutrition Facts label has been an essential tool to educate people across the country about the nutritional content of their food and drinks, but high rates of diet-related ...
On January 14, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new requirement for all packaged foods to have a front ...
Nutrition Facts labels prompt a small reduction in calories from foods people select Average calorie reduction was just under 2%, or about 11 calories in a 600-calorie meal This reduction ...
Research indicates that nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults already consider the Nutrition Facts label when making purchasing decisions. But will placing the proposed 'Nutrition Info box' front and ...
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of ...
Labels on alcohol could soon feature more ... One that would add an “Alcohol Facts” box — akin to “Nutrition Facts” on food products — to drinks, and another would require companies ...
Are you looking for ways to reduce your sodium intake? Follow these 10 easy tips from the United States Food and Drug ...