Do you know how to read a nutrition label? Why the FDA wants to make it easier — and what to look for on food packages.
Eating nutritiously is practically a superpower. A healthy diet is linked to increased longevity, lower risk of depression and heart problems, better sleep and a host of other benefits. Nutrition labels are intended to help you choose good-for-you foods.
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Front-of-package labels have spurred companies in other countries to cut sugars and salt. The FDA wants to follow suit here.
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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels
Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labeling to Help Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
This "Nutrition Info box," a black-and-white design, will display levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, categorized as "Low," "Med," or "High," along with the percent Daily Value for each nutrient.
FDA wants food companies to put nutrition labels on the front of packaging. Why?
The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal Tuesday that would require food and drink manufacturers to place nutrition labels on the front of their products instead of the back.
New FDA proposal would put 'front-of-package' nutrition labels on food products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hopes "front-of-package" labeling will better improve the American population's health, the FDA announced.
FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule for nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks that’s intended to help Americans make healthier choices at a glance.
To combat chronic diseases, FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on front of packages
The proposed "Nutrition info box" would show customers whether products have low, medium or high levels of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.
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