Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols: Phase I Report

Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Ratings Systems and Symbols,Institute of Medicine

Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols: Phase I Report
Format
Paperback
Publisher
National Academies Press
Country
United States
Published
15 December 2010
Pages
140
ISBN
9780309158275

Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols: Phase I Report

Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Ratings Systems and Symbols,Institute of Medicine

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.

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