The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

Think back to the last time you went food shopping, did you check the labels for nutritional information? If you did, chances are it still felt tricky to know exactly what was in your food: how do you ...

From the amount of calories and fat to protein and fibre, food labels contain a wealth of information. But do we understand them? WH investigates If you’ve ever found yourself mid supermarket shop ...

McClatchy's Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. If you’ve flipped over a packaged food or beverage item in the grocery store, you’ve probably seen the ...

In one of the most rigorous studies ever conducted to determine how well people comprehend the information provided on food nutrition labels, researchers have found that the reading and math skills of ...

Households in the UK discard 9.52 million tonnes of food waste each year, and stats show that a huge 67 per cent of this is still edible. This means that the average UK household is spending £470 per ...

Misunderstanding food date labeling is common and educational communications are needed to improve consumer understanding, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, ...

Reading food labels might seem like a simple habit, but research shows it can significantly impact longevity. This practice helps individuals make informed dietary choices, manage portions effectively ...