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Record Nr.

UNINA9910806136903321

Titolo

Front-of-package nutrition rating systems and symbols : phase I report / / Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating System and Symbols, Food and Nutrition Board ; Ellen A. Wartella, Alice H. Lichtenstein, and Caitlin S. Boon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, 2010

ISBN

0-309-18652-8

1-282-97598-6

9786612975981

0-309-15828-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (141 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WartellaEllen A

LichtensteinAlice H

BoonCaitlin S

Disciplina

613.2

Soggetti

Food - Packaging

Food - Labeling

Nutrition

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

""Front Matter""; ""Reviewers""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 History of Nutrition Labeling""; ""3 History and Current Status of Front-of-Package Systems""; ""4 Overview of Health and Diet in America""; ""5 Purpose and Merits of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems""; ""6 Scientific Basis of Front-of-Package Systems""; ""7 Conclusions and Plans for Phase II""; ""Appendix A: Glossary with Abbreviations and Acronyms""; ""Appendix B: FDA Regulatory Requirements for Nutrient Content Claims""

""Appendix C: Sources of Criteria and Program Information and Sample Product Evaluations""""Appendix D: Workshop Agenda""; ""Appendix E: Committee Member Biographical Sketches""

Sommario/riassunto

"Growing recognition of the nation's obesity crisis and the prevalence of chronic disease have led to an array of efforts aimed at increasing physical activity and promoting healthful eating, including changes in



the formulation, packing, labeling, and marketing of food and beverages products the contribute to a healthy lifestyle. In particular, the use of symbols summarizing key nutritional aspects and characteristics of food products has seen substantial growth."--Publisher's description.