Nutrient content is shown as “% daily value” (%DV), helping consumers understand how a food fits into their daily diet. Foods with 5% DV or less are low in a nutrient; 20% or more is considered high.

Ingredients like aspartame, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium are marketed as calorie-free alternatives to sugar, but they can have side effects. These sweeteners may disrupt gut bacteria, increase ...

Looking at the nutrition label, you'd assume Tic Tacs are sugar free -- but they sure don't taste like they are, and your gut ...

In the latest episode of "You Versus Food", dietitian Tracey Lockwood explains what's changed in the new nutrition labels, and why that matters for health. Noticed that nutrition labels look a little ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Nutrition labels can look a little overwhelming, but they’re actually fairly simple. Learning how to read a food label is a valuable ...

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency. The most ...

If you are trying to eat healthier or be more conscious of your food intake, it is beneficial to understand how to read a nutrition label. Not only will being able to read the label help you to make ...

The tech industry has a new trend: adopting “transparency labels” modeled after the iconic Nutrition Facts panel found on food packaging. In 2020, Apple ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday a proposal to require most food products to display nutrition information on the front of the package. The front-of-package (FOP) ...

When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is? Many people have a too-rosy view of the beverage and are surprised when confronted with the facts about it ...

The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark is the government’s bid to bring nutrition-label clarity to connected devices. Unveiled last year, ...