For more than a century, the U.S. government has tried to bring more transparency to food labels. It started in 1906, when the Pure Food and Drug Act cracked down on mislabeled ingredients and false ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Nutrition Facts label is designed to meet shifting dietary trends and public health goals. NoDerog/iStock via Getty Images ...

Find out how the change affects you. Proposed changes to the nutrition labels would be the FDA's first major change to the system in 20 years. Feb. 27, 2014— -- intro: When was the last time you ...

A closer look at food labels that sound wholesome yet hide marketing tactics most shoppers overlook in the aisle.

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 ...

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 to read a food label is a valuable ...

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 ...

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to prepackaged food sold in America: a requirement that the front of the packages display key nutrient information in addition to the ...

Whether you’re chasing a 5K finish line, trying to finally see your biceps, or want to stop feeling like a zombie at the gym, what you eat matters. And no, reading nutrition labels isn’t just for ...

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 ...

IN an era where pre-packaged foods are a staple in many Filipino households, the seemingly unassuming food label holds ...

The Nutrition Facts label is designed to meet shifting dietary trends and public health goals. NoDerog/iStock via Getty Images Plus The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box ...