As we enjoy the holiday week food-based festivities and look forward to 2025, I note with interest that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized new rules for labeling foods as “healthy” for the first time in 30 years, updating the guidelines to align with its version of nutritional science.

The United States has redefined what qualifies as “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years, striking items like white bread from the list while welcoming nutrient-rich options such as eggs and salmon, officials said Thursday.

The move comes against the backdrop of a growing domestic crisis of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases, which experts warn demand immediate action.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also announced it is developing a new symbol to help manufacturers quickly signal to consumers that a food meets the “healthy” criteria...