FDA redefines what foods can be labeled as 'healthy'

The video discusses new rules for labeling foods as healthy, focusing on nutritional content, food groups, and specific nutrient levels. To earn a healthy label, products must contain recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins, while staying within limits for added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

What is the primary basis for labeling foods as healthy?

• Their taste and flavor

• Their nutritional contents

• Their price and availability

• Their packaging and branding

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the new food labeling rules?

• Sodium and sugar levels

• Food groups

• Type of fat

• Color of packaging

To earn a healthy label, food products must have the recommended amount of which of the following?

• Preservatives

• Real fruit and vegetables

• Artificial flavors

• Color additives

What must be limited in food products to qualify for a healthy label?

• Fiber content

• Vitamin levels

• Added sugars

• Natural sugars

Which nutrient is NOT mentioned as needing to be under specific limits for a healthy label?

• Saturated fat

• Sodium

• Protein

• Added sugars