The FDA has overhauled its definition of “healthy” for the first time in 30 years to align with current nutrition science. The agency hopes this will help consumers identify nutritious foods through labels and motivate manufacturers to reformulate products. The updated rule sets new criteria based on food groups and nutrient-to-limit thresholds (saturated fat, sodium and added sugars) aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The definition sets specific limits for added sugars for the first time.
