FDA Updates Definition of 'Healthy' for Food Labeling

The FDA has finalized new standards for labeling foods as 'healthy,' aiming to reduce diet-related diseases among Americans.

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The FDA announced new regulations changing what can be labeled 'healthy,' requiring limits on sugars, sodium, and fats while mandating certain levels of fruits and vegetables. These updates, the first in 30 years, are designed to better inform consumers and improve public health amidst rising rates of diet-related chronic diseases. Foods like sugary cereals and white bread will lose the 'healthy' designation, while items like avocados and salmon qualify. Companies have until February 2028 to comply, and a new 'healthy' labeling icon is forthcoming.

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