Getting Beyond Jargon: A Close Look at the New Dietary Guidelines
What the heck does "SOFAS" mean? An expert translates and interprets the government's new nutrition advice. More »
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What the heck does "SOFAS" mean? An expert translates and interprets the government's new nutrition advice. More »
The government's new nutrition guidance is shockingly good. This nutritionist's only complaints are quibbles. More »
An official has outlined the FDA's plans for enforcing the new food safety law. But without proper funding, will they matter? More »
Restaurants can breathe easy and not worry about menu labeling—for now. The government's holding off on enforcement. More »
Food companies are singing "Kumbaya" about their new nutrition labels. But their attempt to make an end-run around the FDA isn't so melodic. More »
There's only one explanation for new "Nutrition Keys" labels: food companies want to keep government from intervening More »
Who can resist an image of an all-American farmer? How agribusiness giants cloak themselves in populism. More »
Why you should ignore "better-for-you" labels on breakfast cereals, fruit snacks, and just about any processed food More »
The Government Accountability Office says the FDA needs to do more to protect consumers from unscrupulous marketers More »
From creating a single food safety authority to reforming congressional oversight, steps that would do away with tainted food More »
Initial menu guidelines call for real fruits and vegetables—but high-tech foods and sweetened milk haven't gone away More »
From solar cookers to safer wastewater irrigation, the Worldwatch Institute's new report highlights programs around the world that are making a difference More »
The government isn't about to abandon genetically modified seeds—but it at least sees they can hurt the organics industry More »
A Wikileaks cable shows America threatening "retaliation" against French opponents of agribusiness More »
"Natural" doesn't mean much, and new "squeezable fruit" is likely to make kids' jeans squeeze their waistlines More »
Expensive food is a disaster for the poor and a ticket to social disorder. So why do prices keep climbing? More »
The long-stalled act needed to be passed. But it's expensive. And there's an elephant in the room—funding. More »
Save the Children no longer supports soda taxes—and it just received a $5 million grant from PepsiCo. Coincidence? More »
With the fate of the food safety bill hanging in the balance, why is the government saying food poisoning has become rarer? More »
The Federal Trade Commission is going after dubious health claims in just about the least likely place: vitamins for kids More »
