It should soon be easier for consumers to tell which foods are "healthy." The Food and Drug Administration Thursday updated the criteria food and drink items must meet to merit a "healthy" label on ...

Food fortification is the addition of vitamins and minerals to foods. This article explores the benefits and what are common ...

When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

The math it took to calculate the number of calories in your favorite snack involved a lot more guesstimation than you may think. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

Consumers want to be healthy. This has always been true to some extent, but lately this desire has been manifesting itself in strong interest in ingredients lists – consumers are increasingly looking ...

Ms. Morgan is a food systems consultant. Mr. Bittman is a former Opinion columnist and a special adviser on food at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. See more of our coverage in ...

Front-of-pack labels are simplified labels on the front of food packaging. Getty Images Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in Kenya, putting ...

A dip in ultra-processed food consumption, evolving protein trends and a new coalition for transparent labeling all point to a food industry in transition – driven by consumers who want cleaner, ...