What’s In Your Food? How to Read Packaging

SOURCES:

FDA. "Appendix A: Definitions of Nutrient Content Claims," Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide, October 2009.

USDA. A Guide to Federal Food Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products, August 2007, pp 80-98.

Center for Science in the Public Interest. Food Labeling Chaos, March 2010.

New York Times, Health: "Six Meaningless Claims on Food Labels," Jan. 28, 2010.

FDA Consumer Health Information: "Food Label Helps Consumers Make Healthier Choices."

USDA Fact Sheets: "Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms."

USDA National Organic Program: "Organic Labeling and Marketing Information."

American Heart Association: "Heart-Check Mark."

Whole Grains Council: "Whole Grain Stamp."

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