To help consumers make better choices about what they eat, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new meaning of the word “healthy” on modern food labels. The present situation has been very chaotic because of the lack of regulations around this term leading to confusion and misleading marketing tactics.
For years, it did not matter if the nutritional content was healthy or unhealthy, food companies could throw a label of “healthy” on their products. This led to sugary cereals, processed snacks, and even candy being sold as “healthy” choices. Concerning are efforts by marketers who often target children and families with such campaigns.
