"Nutrition labeling is required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for most packaged foods," says Collins, but she explains that the labels are not required on raw fruits and vegetables.

Nutrition labels on your favorite grocery items may soon sport a new look. ... vegetables, protein and dairy. Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, ...

Cholesterol is listed under the fat information on a nutrition label. Daily value . This shows the percentage of a certain nutrient in a food, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Since nutrition-facts labeling was first introduced by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1973, the back of the box has been a controversial space. Countless FDA rule changes, congressional ...

The agency also is considering a smaller food nutrition label to go on the front of packages. Here's what you should know. FDA issues new rule on what can get 'healthy' claim on food package ...