Nutrition Facts Panel and Food Labels
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A quick guide to reading the Nutrition Facts Panel, including serving size, total calories and fat, percent Daily Values, and more.
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The Food and Drug Administration has strict guidelines on how food label terms like "reduced fat" and "low fat" can be used. Discover what can legally be said on food labels.
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Too often, however, blurry definitions and vague usage can lead to confusion. Learn which food marketing phrases can help you make healthier choices—and which terms won’t make much of a difference to your diet.
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You may have noticed that infant food labels look different from adult food labels. While infant food labels also use the Nutrition Facts format, the information provided is different. Here's what to look for.
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Making the right food and nutrition choices is a necessary part of daily life—but finding the best and most accurate information can be confusing. Learn how to develop a plan for healthy eating that emphasizes a balance of foods and promotes positive lifestyle changes.
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Processed food has a bad reputation as a diet saboteur. But processed food is more than boxed macaroni and cheese, potato chips and drive-thru hamburgers. Here's how to sort the nutritious from the not-so-nutritious.
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In the last five years a mind-blowing 2,500 percent increase in sales of Greek-style yogurt have lead the charge in a diversifying yogurt section. Learn why this dairy food is so popular.
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