Yes, the Nutrition Facts label is getting a revamp. And yes, one of the key changes is a new line for added sugars. Isn't it time to dig a little deeper into that particular section? Let's take a closer look!

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible by the body. Although it’s not digested, it has a number of jobs in our body...

It's time for another handout of the week, and this one is all about sodium!

"Americans consume too much sodium. High sodium consumption raises blood pressure, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the nation’s first and third leading causes of death"

By now you've probably heard all about the FDA's new food label design. Today I want take an in-depth look at some of the changes, focusing on the new "nutrients required" section...

According to the FDA, "Daily values are reference amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed and are used to calculate the percent Daily Value (% DV) that manufacturers include on the label." Let's take a look at how that label is changing...

The updated food facts label has been a long time coming, and like many changes there are some positives as well as negatives...

Vallejo, CA — Food and Health Communications, Inc has released a new collection of nutrition and health resources to aid consumers in understanding the new Nutrition Facts label as approved by the FDA.

There's exciting news from the FDA this morning -- they have finalized a new, updated Nutrition Facts Label that will be going on packaged foods across the U.S.

Here's a new printable handout that explains the upcoming changes to the Nutrition Facts label. I hope you like it!

Expanding the types of foods that may be fortified with folic acid may help to continue to decrease the incidence of neural tube defects...

Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 8-14, 2016. Are you ready for it? To make sure you have all the resources you need, today I want to share one of my favorite food allergy materials...

Get ready for Food Allergy Awareness Week with this collection of allergy education resources. It's packed with free handouts, engaging presentations, collections of scientific research, and much more!

Make the most of the Nutrition Facts label by sidestepping these 5 common mistakes...

The celebration of National Nutrition Month continues with another special post: 25 ways to promote the Dietary Guidelines for Americans!

SuperTracker is an interactive tool available for free through the USDA’s Choose MyPlate initiative. With SuperTracker, you can plan, analyze, and track your daily food choices and physical activity.

Check out this free preview of one of our most popular PowerPoint shows: Sodium Savvy! It features the latest information about sodium from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans...

Take a closer look at the impact of sodium on health...