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FDA Introduces New Guidelines to Redefine 'Healthy' Food Labels

December 25, 2024 - 14:25

FDA Introduces New Guidelines to Redefine 'Healthy' Food Labels

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant update to food labeling regulations, marking the first major change in thirty years. This initiative aims to provide consumers with clearer information to make healthier dietary choices while shopping. The new rules are designed to redefine what is considered "healthy," reflecting the latest nutritional science and dietary recommendations.

Experts, including Lindsey Smith Taillie, a nutrition epidemiologist from the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, emphasize the importance of these changes. By updating the criteria for food labels, the FDA hopes to encourage manufacturers to produce healthier options and promote better eating habits among consumers.

The updated guidelines will require food products to meet specific nutritional standards to carry the "healthy" label, potentially impacting a wide range of items on grocery store shelves. This move is seen as a crucial step towards combating rising health issues related to diet, such as obesity and heart disease, ultimately benefiting public health.


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