Let's be real. You're standing in the grocery aisle, reaching for that box of granola with the big red heart symbol splashed across the front.It whispers promises of health, wellness, maybe even a ...

Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows. The study is particularly compelling because it comes ...

“Healthy” labels on children’s food often mask high sugar and ultra-processed ingredients, exploiting vague regulations and ...

Ultra-processed foods are often marketed with misleading claims to seem healthier, a researcher says. Labels like 'low fat' and 'low calorie' can be a red flag that foods are full of additives. Being ...

Food manufacturers must meet new criteria to put "healthy" on a food product. The new rule goes into effect Feb. 25, 2025, with a compliance date in 2028. A new label on the front of food packages is ...

Costco's chicken lawsuit highlights misleading food labels. Experts say buzzwords like 'cage-free' and 'all natural' don't mean what shoppers think.

The FDA has updated the definition of "healthy" on food labels to better reflect current nutritional science. Foods must now meet criteria for beneficial nutrients and limits on added sugars, ...

You want your patients to eat healthier. But American food labels don’t make that easy. A few diet and nutrition specialists offer tips for teaching your patients about food labels — including updated ...

Food packaging is becoming a hot spot for marketing claims but how do you know which ones are legit and helpful, and which ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – This year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is overhauling food labels, with a major focus on redefining what qualifies as “healthy.” The new changes aim to make it easier ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...