time.com1 week agoWellnessIt's Time to Treat Sugar Like CigarettesConsumers deserve to easily understand food's nutritional value for informed decisions, particularly for ingredients like sugar. [ more ]
BBC News2 months agoWellnessUltra-processed food should be clearly labelled - studyUltra-processed foods can be misleadingly labeled as healthy and should be clearly labeled to inform consumers. Ultra-processed foods have been linked to obesity and heart disease. [ more ]
New York Post2 weeks agoNYC politicsNYC rule will slap sugar warning labels on food, drinks including Starbucks, Dunkin' specialtiesNew York City requires warning labels on foods with over 50 grams of added sugar to inform customers about health risks. [ more ]
BuzzFeed1 month agoParentingExperts Say These 4 Common Phrases Could Harm Your Child's Relationship With FoodAvoid labeling kids' food as 'good' or 'bad'. Focus on the nutritional value of food instead of moral judgments. Limit access to certain foods without elaborate explanations. [ more ]
Kqed1 month agoHealthFrom Anxiety to Cancer, Evidence Against Ultra-Processed Food Piles Up | KQEDUltra-processed foods can contribute to health conditions like anxiety and cancer through associations, not causation. FDA is considering implementing new labeling to help consumers identify healthier food choices and understand nutritional value. [ more ]
New York Post4 months agoHealth'Vegan' label stops buyers in their tracks while 'healthy and sustainable' labels prevailConsumers are more likely to choose food labeled as "healthy and sustainable" rather than "vegan". The labeling effect was stronger among self-proclaimed red-meat eaters. [ more ]