The labels would take the form of a black-and-white box — a design chosen after a 2023 FDA study found that it helped people make quicker and more accurate decisions about a food’s healthiness ...

Seducing claims such as 'natural' and 'low fat' lead many of us to overestimate how healthy a food is. It can also discourage us from reading the nutritional details on the back label. Organic ...

Many foods without such certifications are also vegan. In choosing vegan products that lack certification, check the ingredients. Even if the label says “plant based,” make sure the product doesn’t ...

They were more accurate at estimating the greenhouse gas emissions of a second batch of soups without labels. This improved knowledge also translates to more climate-friendly food choices.