Redefining “Healthy”: Navigating the Complexities of Food Labels and Consumer Perceptions
When discussing food, what does the term “healthy” truly signify? Many agree that fruits and vegetables are considered healthy choices, but what about meat, pasta, white bread, low-fat ice cream bars, vegetable snack chips, or walnuts? In 1994, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established a definition for “healthy” to be used on food labels. … Read more