The Food and Drug Administration's new rules on "healthy" food labels are voluntary and are scheduled to take effect at the end of February.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new front-of-package (FOP) labeling rule aimed at helping consumers make healthier food choices quickly and easily. This “Nutrition Info box,” a ...

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Ms. Morgan is a food systems consultant. Mr. Bittman is a former Opinion columnist and a special adviser on food at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Whether you shop for food in ...

When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

Food labels can be confusing, and telling the difference between similar-sounding claims on food packages is sometimes downright baffling. Does “multigrain” mean “whole grain”? Which will have less ...

Many people who visit fast-food restaurants must review supplementary details to determine if the desired fare has potentially dangerous allergens. Just as quick-service restaurant workers must follow ...

California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat.Food labels that say "sell by" or "best before" are misleading because they have no ...