Less Salt, More Whole Grains: FDA Updates Food Label Definition Of ‘Healthy

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it is updating the marketing term "healthy" to reflect the results of a healthy diet. The FDA's proposed new rule would bring the definition of the "healthy" claim in line with current nutrition science.

"Nutrition is critical to improving the health of our nation," said US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Javier Becerra in a statement. "Eating healthy can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. However, many may not know what healthy food is. [This] FDA decision will help improve health outcomes for more Americans, end health disparities, and save lives.

The FDA first defined "healthy" in 1994, but based its standards on using the term only for individual nutrients found in any given food, the agency said in a new proposal. Since then, the science of nutrition has evolved. Today, nutritionists focus on a person's overall diet, emphasizing nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Under the new rules, more foods that are part of a healthy diet and recommended by the U.S. federal dietary guidelines can be classified as "healthy," the FDA said in a statement. These include nuts and seeds, oily fish such as salmon, and some vegetable oils.

To be labeled "healthy" on the package, foods must contain a significant amount of foods from one of the recommended food groups: fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, and lean protein. You should limit unhealthy nutrients such as saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. For example, each serving of cereal advertised as "healthy" must contain three-quarters of an ounce of whole grains and no more than 1 gram of saturated fat, 230 milligrams of sodium and 2.5 grams of added sugar.

The FDA says the new definition will require manufacturers to include more foods, such as vegetables or whole grains, in their product lineup, with the goal of getting consumers to eat better and support potentially healthier diets. The agency is also seeking a symbol that manufacturers can place on the front of their packaging to show that their products meet the new definition of "healthy."

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