The Nutrition Facts label found on packaged foods contains crucial information about a food’s nutritional value and can help you make the right dietary choices. In 2021, in response to new scientific ...

Nutritional labels contain more information than manufacturing and expiry dates. I’ve simplified and explained everything you need to know so you can make healthy food choices. A study in Lagos found ...

Eating nutritiously is practically a superpower. A healthy diet is linked to increased longevity, lower risk of depression and heart problems, better sleep and a host of other benefits. Nutrition ...

Whether you’re chasing a 5K finish line, trying to finally see your biceps, or want to stop feeling like a zombie at the gym, what you eat matters. And no, reading nutrition labels isn’t just for ...

Understanding a Nutrition Facts label is one of the best ways to make smarter food choices. Each section of the label tells you something important about what’s in your food and how it fits into a ...

Understanding a Nutrition Facts label is one of the best ways to make smarter food choices. Each section of the label tells you something important about what’s in your food and how it fits into a ...

Jan. 26, 2026 — If you’re like most Americans, you probably read the Nutrition Facts label before buying a food product — but are you sure you’re reading it correctly? Estimates suggest 1 in 5 people ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. A new government proposal to display ...

The Food and Drug Administration wants to change how packaged food is sold in the U.S. In the waning days of the Biden administration, the agency has proposed requiring a new label on the front of ...