FDA updates definition of ‘healthy’
Becker's Healthcare December 20, 2024
The FDA shared new guidelines for when manufacturers can label food as “healthy” in a final rule published Dec. 19.
To meet the agency’s definition of healthy, a food product must contain a certain amount of food from at least one of the food groups recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains and proteins. The new definition also tightens limits on added sugars, saturated fat and...