A comparison of two nutrition signposting systems for use in Australia

Consumers are interested in making healthier food choices but the mandatory nutrition information panel currently in use in Australia is not easily understood or interpreted by most consumers. A simple nutrition signpost would be valuable. This paper reviews two nutrition signposting systems current...

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Published in:N S W public health bulletin 2008-07, Vol.19 (8), p.121-126
Main Authors: Louie, Jimmy Chun-Yu, Flood, Victoria, Rangan, Anna, Hector, Debra J, Gill, Tim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Colour
Colour-coded Traffic Light System
Consumer Health Information
Consumers
Evaluation
Food
Food Labeling - methods
Food Labeling - standards
Health Promotion
Humans
Nutrition
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Status
Packaging
Percentage Daily Intake (%DI) counter
Public health
Social Marketing
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Summary:Consumers are interested in making healthier food choices but the mandatory nutrition information panel currently in use in Australia is not easily understood or interpreted by most consumers. A simple nutrition signpost would be valuable. This paper reviews two nutrition signposting systems currently being considered for adoption in Australia. The authors conclude that a system similar to the colour-coded Traffic Light System is likely to be most useful.
ISSN:1034-7674
DOI:10.1071/NB07118