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 ...
QSRs must navigate a patchwork of federal, state, and local regulations relating to food labeling. The FDA’s Food Labeling Guide sets clear standards for ingredient disclosure, allergen statements, ...
Front- and back-of-pack food and nutrition information is essential. Here’s how to ensure the details are legally tight to not only attract customers, but to keep them safe. As part of FoodNavigator's ...
Foods marketed as "natural" are not consistently more nutritious than their conventional counterparts, and some front-of-package nutrition labels may unintentionally encourage manufacturers to swap ...
Since the 1990s, foods sold in the U.S. have come with a familiar black-and-white table listing out their nutritional facts in precise detail down to the milligrams of protein and carbohydrates. Some ...
The American College of Cardiology said it supports the FDA-led initiative to put nutritional information on the front of food packages. Stated reasons for its support include improving diet quality, ...