The word "healthy" on food labels now means less fat and sugar, more vegetables

US health regulators have updated the definition of "healthy" for food labels. This means foods with less fat and sugar, and more vegetables, can now use the term.

For decades, food companies could label products "healthy" even if they were high in sugar or refined grains, as long as they met certain fat and cholesterol limits. This change means that many popular products, like sugary cereals, will no longer qualify. It forces food manufacturers to reformulate products or lose the "healthy" label, which influences consumer choices.