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FDA Unveils Clearer Nutrition Labels to Boost Consumer Health

1/24/2025

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The FDA is taking a bold step to empower U.S. consumers with clearer front-of-package nutrition labels, making it easier to spot healthier food choices amid rising chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Major companies will need to comply within three years, while the definition of "healthy" on labels has been updated to reflect modern dietary guidelines.

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The FDA is taking a bold step to empower U.S. consumers with clearer front-of-package nutrition labels, making it easier to spot healthier food choices amid rising chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Major companies will need to comply within three years, while the definition of "healthy" on labels has been updated to reflect modern dietary guidelines.