Key Points
- Claims like “healthy” on food labels can help consumers identify healthier foods at a glance.
- Foods must meet specific food group and nutrient criteria to use the “healthy” claim.
- Learn what food products may qualify for the “healthy” claim and how the claim can help consumers build nutritious dietary patterns
FIM Opportunities
This resource provides educational materials that can be shared with participants in Food Is Medicine interventions to help them make nutritious choices when grocery shopping.
Claims on food labels can act as quick signals to help consumers identify foods that are the foundation of healthy eating patterns. Foods must contain a certain amount of food groups and adhere to limits for saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars to bear the “healthy” claim.
