In 1994, when the federal Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 went into effect, our packaged foods got a facelift with the now familiar nutrition facts label.

In 1994, when the federal Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 went into effect, our packaged foods got a facelift with the now familiar nutrition facts label.

WASHINGTON -- The Agriculture Department will require many meat labels to include the number of calories and other nutritional information starting in 2012 so that consumers can make healthier ...

Food nutrition experts say consumers may be surprised at what they read: According to the USDA’s Nutrient Data Laboratory, a 4-ounce serving of ground beef that is 80% lean meat contains about ...

In 1994, when the federal Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 went into effect, our packaged foods got a facelift with the now familiar nutrition facts label. But it wasn't until 2012 ...

The nutrition facts label was recently updated to help consumers make healthier decisions about their diet. ... How to Safely Reheat Leftovers: Steak, Chicken, Rice, Pizza and More.

LOS ANGELES — The nutrition labels slapped on everything from cereal to soda pop will soon be required on packages of meat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that the new ...

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The iconic Nutrition Facts label is now a model for tech transparency. But its history exposes the power—and limitations—of such labeling.

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency.