FDA’s New Healthy Food Standards 8 Key Facts You Need to Know About Healthy Foods

By Ibinu Vadakkan Dec 22, 2024

What’s the Big Change?

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The Focus Is on Nutrients!

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Low Fat Isn’t Always Enough

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Heart-Healthy Choices Matter

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Simplifying Food Labels

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Fresh Over Processed

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Rethinking Low-Fat Diets

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Empower Your Choices

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