Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in Kenya, putting immense strain on already over-stretched public health systems. These conditions are often ...

Food labeling is out of step with healthy diet recommendations and could be improved by including nutrient release rates, ...

Food labeling is out of step with healthy diet recommendations and could be improved by including nutrient release rates, ...

The simplest way to know if a product contains added sugars is to check the Nutrition Facts label. SUMMARY Sugar goes by various names — many of which you may not recognize.

Almost all of the packaged food and drink sold in Kenya by local and international companies would require a health warning ...

In a bold new move, Texas passed a law that mandates warning labels on foods containing additives banned in parts of the world. From food dyes to titanium dioxide, these chemicals are in thousands of ...

Learn about 9 common grocery items with misleading health labels that experts often warn against, including "multigrain" ...

The 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act requires disclosure of nutrient composition information on almost all packaged food and beverage products sold to household consumers. The Nutrition Facts ...

By Ernest Nutsugah Accra, July 1, GNA – The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) is marking Nutrition Month this July, focusing on the importance of ...

If a product is labeled “sugar-free,” it does not mean the product is automatically free of calories or carbohydrates, which are both important items to check for when reading a food label. 4) Percent ...