Front-of-package nutrition rating systems and symbols [[electronic resource] ] : 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

• Pubblicazione: Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, 2010
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (141 p.)
• Disciplina: 613.2
• Soggetto topico: Food - Packaging; Food - Labeling; Nutrition
• Altri autori: WartellaEllen A LichtensteinAlice H BoonCaitlin S
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Front-of-package nutrition rating systems and symbols
• ISBN: 0-309-18652-8; 1-282-97598-6; 9786612975981; 0-309-15828-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910781001903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II