FDA keeps working on food labels and dietary guidance
March 24, 2023
Though Americans seem to refuse to eat healthy, the FDA has relentless persistence to help people make responsible food choices.
March 24, 2023
FDA supports salt substitutes to reduce sodium intake
March 24, 2023
Chronic diseases such as hypertension are linked to a high sodium intake. The FDA proposed changes to its salt standards so that food manufacturers can use salt substitutes and lower the sodium content in processed food.
FDA keeps working on food labels and dietary guidance
March 24, 2023
Though Americans seem to refuse to eat healthy, the FDA has relentless persistence to help people make responsible food choices.
FDA supports salt substitutes to reduce sodium intake
March 24, 2023
Chronic diseases such as hypertension are linked to a high sodium intake. The FDA proposed changes to its salt standards so that food manufacturers can use salt substitutes and lower the sodium content in processed food.
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