The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

It’s the label printed on most of your groceries – and not knowing how to read it properly could be costing you thousands each year. As supermarket prices continue to soar – according to a recent ...

Most Americans read food labels to help them decide what to buy but few people actually understand what they’re reading or consuming, according to two studies. An online poll of 2,706 adults found ...

In a world full of dietary trends and ever-evolving health advice, reading food labels remains one of the most reliable ways to make informed choices. Food labels reveal details beyond taste and ...

In one of the most rigorous studies ever conducted to determine how well people comprehend the information provided on food nutrition labels, researchers have found that the reading and math skills of ...

A nutrition facts label and ingredients list are required on most foods in the grocery store. Some manufacturers also include voluntary claims on their labels to market their product. Read on for ...

Reading food labels might seem like a simple habit, but research shows it can significantly impact longevity. This practice helps individuals make informed dietary choices, manage portions effectively ...

Sometimes eating can be confusing. Well, maybe not eating, but choosing what to eat. There must be a study out there somewhere on the average number of words on a modern food package. I conducted my ...

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Confusion over food date labels is sending millions of dollars’ worth of perfectly good food to the bin every year in New ...