Skimming Through Nutrition Labels May Make You Eat Better
Those who cautiously take time to read the long list of nutrients of a food label eat a balanced meal than those who don’t.
Those who cautiously take time to read the long list of nutrients of a food label eat a balanced meal than those who don’t.
‘Consuming foods and beverages high in trans-fat, sodium, added sugar and saturated fat could increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death. Front-of-package warning labels may improve consumer knowledge about healthy food choices and help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.’
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"Excessive consumption of foods and beverages high in trans-fat, sodium, added sugar and saturated fat is a major cause of heart disease, stroke and premature death in India and around the world. Front-of-package warning labels increase consumer knowledge about healthy food choices and help to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases," said a CUTS release. Barry Popkin, the W.R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, said consumers should have the right information to be able to make informed decisions about what they eat.
"Mandatory front-of-package warning labels are considered by governments around the globe as an effective and evidence-based way to improve diets," he said, as per the release.
Health Labels May Reduce Purchase of Sugar-sweetened Beverages
Health labels may reduce the purchase of sugar-sweetened beverages and help consumers to choose a healthier alternative.
Health labels may reduce the purchase of sugar-sweetened beverages and help consumers to choose a healthier alternative.
George Cheriyan, Director of CUTS International, said it was an opportunity for India to join a growing list of countries that have taken decisive steps to prevent disease and save lives.
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Traffic Light-coded Food Labels Encourage People to Control Total Calorie Intake
Using traffic light-coded food labels, which reveal the amount of fat, salt and sugar an item contains, helps people eat right and maintain healthy weight.
Using traffic light-coded food labels, which reveal the amount of fat, salt and sugar an item contains, helps people eat right and maintain healthy weight.
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Teens are Less Likely to Select Soft Drinks That Include Health Warning Labels
Teens are more than 15% less likely to say they would purchase soft drinks and other sugary drinks that include health warning labels.
Teens are more than 15% less likely to say they would purchase soft drinks and other sugary drinks that include health warning labels.
