If you're like most shoppers, you're confused by the plethora of health claims on food packages. Be savvy and look past the hype.
By Mayo Clinic staff
"Low fat" and "high fiber" are just two examples of the many health claims splashed across the front of food packages. Do these claims influence your buying decisions? Do you rely on them? Or do you depend more on nutrition labels? If you're like other shoppers, you're probably confused. Surveys show that most people find front-of-package claims and nutrition labels more confusing than useful.
Indeed, some claims are downright deceptive. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings about dozens of food products with misleading or false information on their packages.
So how can you be a smart shopper? Heed the maxim, "Buyer beware." Make sure you evaluate any health-claim hype against the more detailed nutrition label, also called the Nutrition Facts panel, typically found on the back of packages. Read rest of article by clicking here
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