Food Labels: Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff

Karen M. Gibson, Norman J. Temple

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Abstract

Food labels provided the information needed to guide the selection of foods that will help individuals meet nutrition and health goals. Recent changes in the format for back-of-package labels necessitate the reinterpretation of food label information. Different designs for front-of-package food labels are discussed. Health claims on food labels are regulated by the FDA. This chapter explains how to best utilize the information provided by food labels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
Pages261-270
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Publication series

NameNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
VolumePart F3942
ISSN (Print)2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)2628-1961

Keywords

  • Daily Values
  • Front-of-package food labels
  • health claims
  • Nutrition Facts Label
  • Nutrition labeling

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