FDA to Clarify 'Healthy Food'

The FDA wants Americans to help clarify the meaning of 'healthy' on food labels

Thursday, September 29, 2016 Follow Us         Featured FDA Asks Public: What Is 'Healthy Food'? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants Americans to help it clarify the meaning of 'healthy' on food labels. The agency is seeking this public input as it redefines nutritional claims on food... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Health Risks of Childhood Obesity Obesity among children can lead to numerous health problems now and for many years to come. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says obese children are at greater risk... Read more ... Food Flavors May Come From Surprising Sources When is a lemon not a lemon? When it's 'lemon flavor' in a processed food or drink. The flavorings found in many foods and beverages may come from surprising sources. But, the U.S. Food... Read more ... Health Tip: Add Veggies to Most Any Meal If your family doesn't eat enough vegetables, there are ways to sneak them into almost any meal. The American Heart Association suggests... Read more ...  Drugs and Medications Saxenda (liraglutide injection) Saxenda is prescribed to help some obese or overweight adults with weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep the weight off. It is approved for use in combination with a... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home