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6/19/2017 Nutrition Facts Labels Can Be Misleading In the era of health crazes and anti-obesity measures, the Nutrition Facts label is often one of the first items a potential shopper looks at when purchasing groceries. While these labels are intended to help "make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet," they are fraught with misleading numbers and overly general assumptions that can result in confusion and poor choices.
 The food industry as a whole is often shrouded with criticism regarding the high price of fresh produce, condemning the nation's poorest to a diet of cheap, processed, and nutritionally-lacking products. This accusation is not without reason — a few apples cost the same amount as twenty snack bags of potato chips. For a parent trying to pack multiple school lunches or provide meals for an entire family, it's nearly impossible to purchase wholesome and healthy options without breaking the bank.
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