Table 2.

Examples of Regulated Health Claims for Nuts and CVD Risk Reduction.

FDA	EFSA	FSANZ
1.5 ounces per day of nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and not resulting in increased intake of saturated fat or calories may reduce the risk of CHD [15]		30 g per day of walnuts may improve endothelium-dependent vasodilation [17]	General level health claim around heart health without causing weight gain allowed for tree nuts, peanuts, ground nuts/butters/pastes [16]

Abbreviations: EFSA = European Food Safety Authority; FDA = Food and Drug Administration; FSANZ = Food Standards Australia New Zealand.