Updated rules of healthy eating: how it was and how it has become

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new requirements for labeling foods as “healthy.” The goal is to help consumers choose foods that meet dietary guidelines to create a balanced diet.

This was reported by the White House's National Strategy for Nutrition and Health.

What has changed?

According to the new rules, food products must

• Include the right amount of healthy ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
• Meet strict limits on added sugars, saturated fat and sodium.

Extended list of useful products

• The FDA revised the previous standards, and now the list of “healthy” products is included
• Fat…