Just as you can't judge a book by its cover, you can't always make assumptions about food based on its packaging. Labels don't just inform, they sell. So while the front of a package might truthfully call out "0 grams trans fat" in bold lettering, you'd have to check the fine print on the back to find out whether the item was loaded with saturated fat.
We've put together a guide (see links, below) to some of the most confusing label claims. We've also looked at new labeling rules and trends that can make it easier for you to choose among products. And because food labeling still has a long way to go, we offer our take on what should be on a label—but sometimes isn't.
Health claims, nutritional claims
