New policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols aims to guide consumers toward healthier food choices by highlighting foods high in sodium, sugars or saturated fats.
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Nutrition Facts labels provide useful information about how nutritious a food is, but can be overwhelming. A single score could help make healthy grocery shopping more approachable.
If the legislation passes, the new label would be centered on the front of the package. But it’s an add-on, not a replacement for the existing label.
The process of converting food into nutritional information is more than just a scientific process. It involves many political and technical compromises that continue to shape the food industry today.
People may be surprised when they read a nutrition label on a bottle of wine. The industry should take note.
The most effective strategy for reducing obesity will be tailored to each individual.
Most men, women and children in Canada exceed the tolerable upper limits of salt for their bodies. Consumers need to understand how much salt is too much – to avoid hypertension and heart disease.
If South African consumers were educated on how to read and understand the information on food labels, they may be more willing and capable of making healthier food choices.
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