Canadian nutrition label campaign to focus on % Daily Value

Nutrition labels help with weight loss regardless of exercise

20-Sep-2010

Developing the habit of reading nutritional information on food packages can significantly help with weight loss whether or not someone exercises, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.

Consumers overrate front-of-pack low-carb claims: Study

08-Sep-2010

Consumers tend to misinterpret front-of-pack low-carbohydrate claims as having greater health and weight loss implications than indicated by the Nutrition Facts panel, suggests new research.

Nutrition labels need changing or campaigning to improve use, say researchers

03-Aug-2010

Consumers who pay attention to nutrition labels are more likely to eat a healthy diet than those who do not, according to a new study, prompting researchers to recommend a shift in the way they are used.

Canadian nutrition label campaign to focus on % Daily Value

Health Canada and Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) have launched a Nutrition Facts Education Campaign, focusing on improving consumer comprehension of % Daily Value amounts.

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