objectivity

Mainstream journalism has long been grounded in two core values: non-partisan neutrality and objectivity.

Part of that caution showed a desire for objectivity, but part also reflected the fear of duplicating what happened to Barry Goldwater, the Republican senator from Arizona, when he ran for president in 1964.

They previously told the BBC: "All appointments by exception are reminded of their responsibilities under the Civil Service Code, external to act with impartiality, objectivity, integrity and honesty."

This rigorousness and objectivity of Nutri-Score may come as a surprise, particularly if you've seen certain newspaper articles with sensational headlines saying the label implies "fries are better for your health than salmon".

By choosing a round number that was easy to do math with, and a calorie count below the average American's, FDA officials were favoring practicality and utility over accuracy and objectivity.