In A Nutshell Color-coded food labels using red and green outperform standard text-based nutrition labels at helping consumers accurately evaluate products. Red labels, signaling unhealthy nutrients, ...

The FDA wants to put clearer nutrition labels on the front of food packages - but new research suggests a different design might work better.

Nutrition labels flaunt calorie counts in bold on food packaging. The amount of energy — or calories — we get from food is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Nutrition Facts label is designed to meet shifting dietary trends and public health goals. NoDerog/iStock via Getty Images ...

Buzzwords like “natural,” “fat-free,” and “high protein” can make junk food seem healthier than it really is. Claims like “no ...

Packaged foods offer convenience for families and individuals, but they can be a major source of saturated fat, sodium and ...

For more than a century, the U.S. government has tried to bring more transparency to food labels. It started in 1906, when the Pure Food and Drug Act cracked down on mislabeled ingredients and false ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on ...