FDA updates definition of 'healthy' on food labels

FDA updates meaning of ‘healthy’ on food labels
The US Food and Drug Administration wants to redefine the meaning of healthy food, issuing a new rule Thursday that changes the way food companies can claim their products are indeed nutritious.
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Under the updated rule, foods labeled “healthy” must include certain key food groups, such as fruits, vegetables, or low-fat dairy, as outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For instance, a 50-gram serving of dairy must contain no more than 5% of a person’s daily added sugar limit and 10% of the recommended saturated fat and sodium intake.
New rules: FDA updates the definition of 'healthy' foods
The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store and make choices that are aligned with federal dietary guidelines in hopes of reducing rates of diet-related chronic disease.
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