Food labels with caloric-burning costs could lead to healthier choices
Food labels with caloric-burning costs could lead to healthier choices Consumers might make healthier choices if food labels showed how many minutes of…
Dining hall labelling helps students eat healthier
Dining hall labelling helps students eat healthier As students transition from high school to university, they enter a risky period for weight gain. Although…
Trans fat ban reduces health risks
Trans fat ban reduces health risks People living in areas that restrict trans fats in foods had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to…
‘Low content’ claims on food labels may mislead
‘Low content’ claims on food labels may mislead Food labels that say ‘low salt’ or ‘no fat’ may be misleading, suggests a new…
Labels don't always guarantee foods are free of gluten
Labels don't always guarantee foods are free of gluten Some foods that don’t appear to contain wheat or gluten based on their ingredient list may still…
New U.S. nutrition labels require added sugars
New U.S. nutrition labels require added sugars Last week, the US FDA announced a major update of the way packaged foods are labeled. Serving sizes will be…
Label foods with 'activity equivalent' calories, say UK experts
Label foods with 'activity equivalent' calories, say UK experts If people are going to change their eating habits, foods should be labeled with the amount of…
Non-chain restaurant meals are high in calories too
Non-chain restaurant meals are high in calories too A typical U.S. restaurant meal provides enough calories for two or more healthy meals - and that’s…
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target A new study from the University of Illinois found that when consumers are…
U.S. chain restaurants get one more year to display calorie counts
U.S. chain restaurants get one more year to display calorie counts The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would extend the deadline for chain…