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If you need to speak with a representative from the USDA directly, you can call the Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 ...
Almost all of the packaged food and drink sold in Kenya by local and international companies would require a health warning ...
Here are some suggestions from the American Heart Association to lower intake of saturated and trans fats: Eat fruits, ...
A new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott has shaken up the nation’s food industry. The measure — part of a sweeping public ...
Food labels can be puzzling - they contain a large amount of information such as the weight of the food, ingredients and storage conditions, amongst others. Whilst many of us don’t take the time to ...
Same goes for labels that tout the lack of a nutrient, like gluten. “That’s an issue that doesn’t affect over 90% of people, but people see gluten-free and think, ‘It’s healthy for me ...
Until now, an orange couldn’t be called healthy, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The fruit has 70 calories, three grams of fiber and more than 100 percent of the recommended ...
"Today’s action is part of the FDA’s broader commitment to make food a vehicle for health and wellness, reduce diet-related chronic diseases, and promote health equity," the government agency ...
In October, the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released a report addressing why a healthy diet is important.
Choose foods with 20% Daily Value or more in nutrients we tend to lack: fiber, calcium, potassium, vitamins A, C, and E, and for some people, protein. What if I need more, or less, than 2,000 ...
The FDA has revamped its "healthy" food label requirements, aligning them with current dietary guidelines. Previously focused on individual nutrients, the updated definition considers overall ...
FDA’s bold move to help you eat healthier—What you need to know about the new ‘healthy’ food label. The FDA has updated the 'healthy' label to help consumers identify balanced foods.