After years of rulemaking with impassioned input from food producers, industry stakeholders, and consumer groups, on December ...

Although all types of rice can fit into a nutritious diet, certain varieties may be higher in fiber, protein, or antioxidants ...

Here, rotisserie chicken is the main source of protein, specifically the chicken breast. In addition to protein, the white meat also provides B vitamins, selenium and zinc. Chicken, and poultry in ...

A food like black olives, high in fiber but also high in sodium, would fall somewhere in between. Nutrient profiling systems work similarly to the Nutrition Facts labels on the back or sides of ...

Among the requirements, the final rule includes limits on added sugars, saturated fat and sodium for foods to be ... rather than a few isolated nutrient targets, like fat, sugar, or salt alone.” ...

The key to finding healthier cheeses is reading the label. Harder cheeses tend to be higher in sodium, and nutrient content can vary from brand to brand. Avoid products that are cheese-flavored ...

On February 25, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a delay in the effective date for its final rule updating the criteria to use ...