Accuracy of Nutrition Facts Labels Nutrition labels have revolutionized the way we buy food -- especially for people on special diets. No longer is it necessary to restrict food choices to those products and brands that are known to be safe. Now we can simply read a label with its precisely-measured nutrients to make appropriate food choices. Or can we?
Consumer Coalition for Food Labeling The Consumer Coalition for Food Labeling is a Colorado, grassroots organization dedicated to educating the people of Colorado on the issues of genetically engineered foods. Our focus is to provide people with the information necessary to allow them to make a choice as to whether they wish to consume these foods.
READ THE LABEL After May 8, 1994, a new food label is required on almost all foods in the grocery store. You can tell if the label is new by its title. The new label says "Nutrition Facts" in large letters at the top. By reading the new label, you can find:How many servings a food package contains, The total number of calories in the food...etc.
Sugar sweet: food labelling fight Currently, some cereal manufacturers provide nutritional information on their packaging, including the sugar and fat content. But this information may not be available to consumers for much longer.
Truth in Labeling Campaign The Truth in Labeling Campaign - Focuses on the issue of monosodium glutamate in food and drugs, which some people consider is causing their health symptoms.
Understanding Food Labels To learn about the new food labels, just click on the topic you are interested in. The new food labels are designed for children over 4 years of age and adults.
