Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in Kenya, putting immense strain on already over-stretched public health systems. These conditions are often ...

It’s easy to find the label — just pick up almost any packaged or canned food item and look on the back. Here, you’ll find a list of details that includes serving size, calories, fat ...

One of the most sweeping new laws battling food ingredients doesn’t ban them but could require relabeling of thousands of ...

Get Healthy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires nutrition labels on most packaged food items, and gaining a basic understanding of the information they reveal can guide you toward ...

Food labels provide comprehensive overviews of essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, ... Trans fats and excessive saturated fats raise bad cholesterol and increase heart disease risk.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed food companies use new, front-of-package labels highlighting the levels of fat, salt and added sugar in their products. In issuing ...

The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.

Most Americans occasionally throw away food just because of the date on the label and many always do. But these 'sell by' or 'enjoy' by dates don't indicate the food isn't safe. Here's what they mean.

Sevilla said the best way to know if your food has gone bad is through your senses. "In most cases, your body has a natural, foul reaction to the taste or smell of spoiled food," she said. "Our ...

In the same study, we asked consumers about awareness and use of labels and we found that approximately two thirds (64.3%) reported being aware of food labels, while 55.0% reported reading ...

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