Research Catalog

Title

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

Author

Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols

Publication

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2010.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Wartella, Ellen
• Lichtenstein, Alice H.
• Boon, Caitlin S.
• Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Food and Nutrition Board
• National Academies Press (U.S.)

Description

xi, 128 p. : ill. (some col.); 28 cm.

Summary

"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.

Subject

• Nutrition
• Food > Labeling
• Food > Packaging
• Health promotion > Methodology
• Obesity > Prevention

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Additional Formats (note)

• Also available in Open Book format via the National Academies Press home page.

Contents

Introduction -- History of nutrition labeling -- History and current status of front-of-package systems -- Overview of health and diet in America -- Purpose and merits of front-of-package nutrition rating systems -- Scientific basis of front-of-package systems -- Conclusions and plans for phase II.

ISBN

• 9780309158275
• 0309158273

OCLC

• ocn698454364
• 698454364
• SCSB-5564780

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries