The “low sugar” label quickly gives the impression of a healthy choice, but often hides many surprises. Many products bearing this label conceal dubious ingredients or unexpected effects. The "low ...

The Food and Drug Administration's mandatory added sugar labeling policy for packaged foods and beverages could be a cost-effective way to generate health gains and cost savings for both the ...

KANSAS CITY — Health and clean label are two desirable attributes in most food and beverage categories. In sauces, dressings and marinades, the attributes show up prominently in choosing alternative ...

After years of tortured debate and delays, the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finally decided how producers of two classic foods of New England — maple syrup and cranberries — should ...

Added-sugar warning labels reduced the likelihood that consumers would order items containing high amounts of added sugar in an online experiment led by University of California, Davis researchers.

A recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet* evaluates the effectiveness of different warning label formats in reducing the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Study: Warning ...

Do you really want to order a soda with your burger? Just one soda can have more added sugar than the entire daily limit recommended for most adults. Seeing a warning icon on a restaurant menu may ...

Consumers may struggle to understand food nutrition panels that include "added sugars," a study suggests, illustrating the challenge ahead as U.S. health officials consider putting this detail on food ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - In Washington, a pivotal battle over sugar is heating up. One small corner of the wider culture war over public health and sweeteners, this fight isn't about how much sugar should ...

Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a new study. The study, which included more than 3,500 people aged 13 and over on their ...

Salt, or sodium chloride, is an essential mineral for the human body, but excessive consumption can lead to a host of health issues, including high blood pressure. Sodium causes the body to retain ...

Trying to find food that’s delicious and good for you can be a challenge, especially if you’re not sure what to look for on a ...