Comparison of nutrient profiling systems for implementing new front-of-package nutrition labeling in Brazil
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2020-04-21
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The study collected nutrition labeling information on all prepackaged foods and beverages available in the stores of the five largest food retailers in Brazil, located in low- and high-income neighborhoods. Findings reveal that different nutrient profiling models (NPM) differ in the number and the proportion of foods that are eligible for displaying a front-of-package (FOP) label in support of healthy food choices. These discrepancies highlight the importance for policy makers to carefully evaluate such models when trying to identify a suitable model to implement labeling regulations.
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NUTRITION, LABELLING, FOOD LABELING AND ADVERTISING, REGULATION, BRAZIL, SOUTH AMERICA