Having a tough time reading those food labels? And what constitutes healthy, and can you believe what manufacturers say on a package? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is trying to help.

So, what do terms like “FDA-approved,” “FDA-cleared,” and “FDA-regulated” mean—and why do these labels matter? Understanding the differences will help you cut through the buzzwords ...

“In accordance with this direction, FDA is delaying the effective date of the final rule ‘Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term “Healthy”’ (89 FR 106064), until ...