“Reevaluating Food Labeling: The Impact of Misleading Health Claims on Consumer Choices”
Researchers analyzed 80 million food and beverage purchases in the U.S. from 2008 to 2012. They found that products marketed with low-sugar, low-fat, or low-salt claims often had a poorer nutritional profile than those without such claims. According to chief investigator Lindsey Smith Taillie, items that are high in calories, sodium, sugar, or fat are … Read more