When food manufacturers decide what to put on labels, they have one goal: to get you to buy the food. And the history of Americans’ diets can be read in the history of food labels. Whatever the ...

In January 2006, food companies will be legally required to list how much trans fat is in their products. But many companies are starting early. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

Manufactures should re-think the practice of putting ‘low fat’ nutrition claims on foods with a high sugar content, according to a study. Advertising your product as low in fat while the sugar content ...

You grab that low-fat yogurt thinking you're making a smart choice. The label screams "diet friendly" and promises health, but here's the thing: your insulin levels ...

So, you’re trying to eat healthier, and you see those “low-fat” labels popping up everywhere. They sound so promising, don’t they? You think, “Great! I can indulge without the guilt!” But hold on a ...

Your readers/viewers/listeners need to learn how to read the new nutrition labels that the FDA is requiring in 2006. Starting January 1, The FDA requires food manufacturers to reveal which foods ...

WASHINGTON — In the first major change to the nutrition labels on packaged foods since they were established in 1993, the government announced Wednesday that it would require food companies to list ...

Most people think that foods labeled "low-fat" help you lose weight. But in reality, the main thing that low-fat foods shrink is your inhibitions. Here's what really happens when people are faced with ...

What leads people to make better food choices? Is it price, availability, health attributes of the food or something else? This is the million-dollar question. The most common statement I hear from my ...