In January 2006, food companies will be legally required to list how much trans fat is in their products. But many companies are starting early. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

The "low-fat" label has been one of the most effective pieces of food marketing ever invented. It worked so well for so long because the logic felt obvious: less fat in the food, less fat on your body ...

WASHINGTON — In the first major change to the nutrition labels on packaged foods since they were established in 1993, the government announced Wednesday that it would require food companies to list ...

Your readers/viewers/listeners need to learn how to read the new nutrition labels that the FDA is requiring in 2006. Starting January 1, The FDA requires food manufacturers to reveal which foods ...

Manufactures should re-think the practice of putting ‘low fat’ nutrition claims on foods with a high sugar content, according to a study. Advertising your product as low in fat while the sugar content ...

You grab that low-fat yogurt thinking you're making a smart choice. The label screams "diet friendly" and promises health, but here's the thing: your insulin levels ...

Terms such as no-fat or no-sugar, low-fat or reduced-salt on food packaging may give consumers a sense of confidence before they purchase, but these claims rarely reflect the actual nutritional ...

Food labels are supposed to make healthful choices easier, showing the differences among products on supermarket shelves. In reality, they can sometimes add to your confusion. The U.S. Food and Drug ...

Most people think that foods labeled "low-fat" help you lose weight. But in reality, the main thing that low-fat foods shrink is your inhibitions. Here's what really happens when people are faced with ...