'Natural' and 'Healthy' Food Labels May Mislead Consumers
March 03, 2026
March 03, 2026
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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'Natural' and 'Healthy' Food Labels May Mislead Consumers
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Foods marketed as "natural" are not consistently more nutritious than their conventional counterparts, and some front-of-package nutrition labels may unintentionally encourage manufacturers to swap sugar for non-sugar sweeteners, according to a new study by . . .
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'Natural' and 'Healthy' Food Labels May Mislead Consumers
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Foods marketed as "natural" are not consistently more nutritious than their conventional counterparts, and some front-of-package nutrition labels may unintentionally encourage manufacturers to swap sugar for non-sugar sweeteners, according to a new study by . . .