Study finds health claims on US food products often not linked to higher nutrition
Medical Xpress1 min read100 words
A recent study examined nearly 150,000 food and beverage items introduced in the United States during the past decade. The analysis found that products carrying health‑related claims are not consistently healthier and, in some cases, are less nutritious than their non‑labeled counterparts.
The researchers noted that lowering one unhealthy ingredient in a product can lead to the addition of another, which may offset the intended health benefits. This substitution pattern means that a label suggesting a healthier option does not always reflect a superior nutritional profile.
The study shows that health‑related claims on food labels do not guarantee higher nutrition.
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