Caffeine is present naturally in many foods and drinks, including tea, coffee and chocolate. The FDA does not regulate naturally occurring caffeine in foods, but does create regulations regarding the addition of caffeine to foodstuffs. These...
The U.S. Food and Drug and Administration issues nutrition guidelines to help Americans make wise choices when it comes to the types and amounts of nutrients to get in their daily diets. The FDA also requires food manufacturers to print...
The Food and Drug Administration regulates the sale of foods in the U.S., and in 1994 took a stronger role in publicizing their nutritional content. To help consumers make objective comparisons and purchases, the FDA requires disclosure of...
The Food and Nutrition Information Center is a part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, that sets the standards and disseminates information to consumers, medical professionals, educators and other government agencies. Information is...
For much of human existence, herbal remedies and other similar treatments were the only medications available. Today, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is charged with oversight of dietary supplements, a category in which herbal remedies...
The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, regulates the safety of food and drug products in the United States. Food supplements, also known as dietary supplements, are subject to some FDA regulation, but this regulation is less stringent than drug...
Vitamins are obtained naturally from many of the foods you eat like fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains. You can also get vitamins as individual supplements or in multivitamin compounds. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates vitamins as...
Dietary and health supplements containing extracts of the ephedra plant were once marketed in the U.S. as energy boosters and fat reducers. Ephedra extracts contain chemical alkaloids called ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. These compounds increase...
The U.S. government established the Food and Drug Administration in 1988 as part of the Department of Health and Human Services to regulate the safe production and sale of food and medicine within the United States. Soon after its establishment,...
The US Food and Drug Administration defines supplements as a supplement intended to increase its levels in the diet. These may include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or other plant-based substances. Over-the-counter supplements do not...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is responsible for regulating a variety of substances, including food, drugs, cosmetics, tobacco and vaccines. Dietary supplements are also under the jurisdiction of the FDA, but the approval...
A dietary supplement is a product that contains one or more ingredients packaged for oral ingestion. Federal law says ingredients in dietary products can include vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids. The relationship between the U.S. Food and...
Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener, commonly sold under the brand names NutraSweet and Equal. Aspartame was first approved for sale in the United States in 1981, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has long held...
Dietary supplements are defined under the law as products taken by mouth that contain a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Dietary ingredients in supplements include vitamins,...
While vitamins are a common dietary supplement, they are subject to much less regulatory supervision than medication. Unlike medications and prescription drugs, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, does not have to approve or even inspect...
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, or DSHEA, which the U.S. Congress passed in 1994, defines what constitutes a dietary supplement and authorizes the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, to monitor product labeling and claims under...
Caffeine is widely used, found in drinks such as coffee, tea and sodas, as well as a variety of foods and drugs. How the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) treats a product with caffeine in it depends on whether or not the product is...
As of 2011, 64 percent of adults and 15 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight. Since the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is a public health agency responsible for regulation food labeling, it is also...
Vitamins, apart from other nutrients, are a vital part of everyone's diet. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that there are 13 vitamins that all people absolutely need: vitamins A, C, D, E, K and eight B vitamins. Though the...
Calorie counting is at the heart of many weight loss programs, and even some simple diets for maintaining good health. The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for providing guidelines to help Americans make the right choices about eating.
The nutrition facts on food labels reveal how much of each nutrient is included in food products, based on FDA diet recommendations. Your body needs adequate vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids and other nutrients from food for metabolic...
If you've become more aware of the nutritional information on food labels but wonder how it applies to your diet, government health agencies provide the answers. The FDA and USDA set the standards for food content labels and the dietary...
Vitamins are essential molecules your body uses for a number of different functions, including metabolism and as antioxidants that offer protection from harmful chemicals called free radicals. According to the FDA, there are 13 essential vitamins...
Part of the Food and Drug Administration's role is to educate the public about issues relating to the foods you eat every day and the medications you use to treat various conditions. The FDA now plays a large role in educating Americans about...
The United States Food and Drug Administration, otherwise known as the FDA, has a list of recommended daily values of nutrients that should be met and other that should not be exceeded for optimal health. This list is based on a 2,000 calorie diet...
The nutrition information printed on food labels can help you make judicious choices in what to buy and eat. To satisfy your body's needs and maintain your weight, you must eat reasonable portions that limit calories and balance your nutrient...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency of the Department of Health that is responsible for protecting public health by supervising and regulating food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals and other related products. As part of its...
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