No matter how many ingredients are in your favorite fruit snack brand, it would be a stretch to call them a "health food." ...

In such situations, it’s easier to grab a pre-packaged snack. When creating healthy grab-and-go snacks, it’s important to focus on nutrient-dense whole foods that provide a variety of nutrients.

The rule would prevent many cereal and yogurt products from making nutrition claims and allow nuts, oils and certain seafood to bear the label for the first time.

"Under the updated 'healthy' claim, nutrient-dense foods that are encouraged by the Dietary Guidelines — vegetables, fruits, ...

Products that deliver on both taste and nutritional value are well-positioned to capture a loyal and growing market segment.

automatically qualify for the healthy claim," the FDA said. The FDA announced in January it was proposing at-a-glance nutrition information on the front of packaged foods. "If finalized ...