FDA’s Proposed Rule: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term “Healthy”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to update the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy” to be consistent with current nutrition science and Federal dietary guidance, especially the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines), regarding how consumers can maintain healthy dietary practices.

This action, if finalized, will revise the requirements for when the term “healthy” can be used as…