How the FDA’s new nutrition labels could prod the food industry to get healthier
Front-of-package labels have spurred companies in other countries to cut sugars and salt. The FDA wants to follow suit here.
FDA looks to update nutrition labels on packaged foods
The FDA is proposing nutrition labels on packaged foods that would break down information about sodium, added sugar and saturated fat by saying whether the food contains “low,” “med” or “high” levels of the nutrients. It is part of the agency’s effort to combat chronic illnesses such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes.
FDA proposes warning label on front of food packaging to combat obesity epidemic
The FDA has designed five different types of labels, each presenting the same information but with different specifications based on the size of the packaging.
FDA proposes new front-of-package food labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages.
FDA proposes new mini nutrition labels on the front of food — without calories or fat
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 manufacturers to display nutrition labels on the front of most of their packages,
FDA proposes mandatory nutrition labels on the front of packages
The proposed "at-a-glance" label would prominently show whether foods contain low, medium or high levels of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.
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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