The FDA wants it to be easier to identify foods that are good for us. So it is proposing a criteria for manufactured foods to be labeled as “healthy,' and under those proposed guidelines several very popular breakfast cereals wouldn't make the cut.
. According to the FDA, more than 80% of people in the United States aren’t eating enough vegetables, fruit and dairy — and most consume too much added sugars, saturated fat and sodium.
Adheres to specific limits for certain nutrients, such as saturated fat, sodium and added sugars. The threshold for the limits is based on a percent of the Daily Value for the nutrient and varies depending on the food and food group. The limit for sodium is 10% of the DV per serving . Updating the labeling requirements could also help foster a healthier food supply if some manufacturers reformulate or develop products to meet the new definition, according to the FDA.
Holding a public meeting regarding future steps the federal government could take to facilitate lowering added sugar consumption.
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