Food labels part 1: What's on your food label? Food labels may help us make better decisions at the grocery store. This article looks at why we label food, what’s on those labels, and where label information comes from. Why label food? In theory, food...
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Food labels part 1: What's on your food label? Food labels may help us make better decisions at the grocery store. This article looks at why we label food, what’s on those labels, and where label information comes from. Why label food? In theory, food labels help us make informed – and, ideally, healthier – decisions. Having food and nutrition information available to us in a quick-reference format may help us choose the best foods for our needs. Food labels also ensure that manufacturers are accountable and transparent; in other words, that what you see on the label is what you truly get. In theory, that is. But does that hold true in practice? Short answer: Yes and no. Label types There are two general types of labels: Legally required labels: These are governed by laws and regulations around packaging and the provision of nutritional information. Usually these are on the back of the package and give information like ingredients and nutritional value. Industry-provided labels: These
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