In this deep dive episode “Are Nutrition and Food Labels Helpful or Harmful?“ of the How to Fitness Podcast, we explore whether nutrition labels actually help us make better choices or just leave us more confused. From the surprising (and sometimes sketchy) history of food labeling, to the science behind how these labels shape behavior, we break down what really matters when it comes to the numbers printed on our food.

We unpack how different countries approach food labeling, why calorie counts may not be as accurate as we think, and what the research says about how labels influence our eating habits. Plus, we share our personal perspectives and client stories on how nutrition labels can either support or harm a healthy relationship with food.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed at the grocery store or guilty ordering off a menu, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Banter
02:07 Diving into Nutrition Labels
03:59 Personal Experiences with Nutrition Labels
10:03 History of Food Labeling
17:54 Global Perspectives on Food Labeling
21:56 Debating the Effectiveness of Nutrition Labels
25:26 The Absurdity of Serving Sizes
26:36 Accuracy of Nutrition Labels
28:18 Restaurant vs Packaged Food Labels
31:22 Impact of Food Preparation on Caloric Content
33:06 The Role of Nutrition Labels in Dieting
42:09 Calorie Information on Menus
45:18 Government Policies and Food Labeling
49:24 Final Thoughts on Nutrition Labels

You can check out the resources & references in our youtube video or you can email me at [email protected].

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🟡 Michael Ulloa
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🟡 Kate Lyman
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