Event Title

Webinar on the Updated “Healthy” Claim

April 10, 2025

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites the public to register for a webinar on the FDA Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term “Healthy” Final Rule.  

The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of the final rule and answer pre-submitted questions.

Background

Claims like “healthy” on food labels can help consumers identify healthier food choices at a quick glance. Foods must meet specific criteria to use the "healthy" nutrient content claim. The updated criteria for the claim replace outdated criteria for “healthy” with criteria that are consistent with current nutrition science and Federal dietary guidance. 

To meet the updated criteria for the claim, a food product needs to: 

1. contain a certain amount of food from at least one of the food groups or subgroups recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (fruit, vegetables, grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy and protein foods), and 
2. meet specific limits for added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. 

The criteria for how much food from a particular food group is required (called food group equivalents) and the specific limits for the three individual nutrients vary for individual food products, mixed products (which contain certain amounts of more than one food group), main dishes and meals, and are based on a Reference Amount Customarily Consumed, which is the basis for determining a serving size. 

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction of Speakers/Technical Experts 

• Ms. Kari Barrett, Communications Specialist, Public Engagement Branch, Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement, FDA Human Foods Program (HFP)

Opening Remarks

• CAPT Blakeley Fitzpatrick, Director of the Division of Nutrition Labeling, Science, and Claims, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, FDA HFP

Overview of Final Rule to Update the Definition of “Healthy”

• Dr. Sarah Gebauer, Nutritionist, Division of Nutrition Labeling, Science and Claims, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, FDA HFP 
• Mr. Vincent de Jesus, Nutritionist, Division of Nutrition Labeling, Science and Claims, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, FDA HFP

Question & Answer Session
Ms. Kari Barrett, moderator 

• CAPT Blakeley Fitzpatrick
• Dr. Sarah Gebauer
• Mr. Vincent de Jesus

Registration and Key Deadlines

The webinar is a virtual event.  

Persons interested in attending the webinar must register. Registration is free and will be open through the day of the webinar. You do not need to re-register if you previously signed-up for this event.  

Register

Additionally, upon registering you will receive a confirmation email and approximately 48 hours before the event, registrants will receive an email with the webinar link and a formal calendar invitation.