Studies indicate that if a nutrition facts label is too complicated, many consumers won’t read it. And will thus avoid making healthier eating choices. A study by the American Dietetic Association find that few people actually pay attention to the nutrition facts on food labeling. Just over half of consumers actually read the list […]
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Can Activity Labels Influence Healthy Eating Habits?
Viewing the saturated fat or calorie counts on a nutrition facts label may not affect many consumers. Many people just see them as numbers, and don’t really think about what those ingredients can do to their bodies. Members of the British Royal Society of Public Health may have come up with a way. However, […]
Mars Unveils New Global Labeling Strategy
Mars, the U.S.-based food corporation, is rolling out a new food labeling strategy for its products. Based on the salt, sugar or fat content of each product, Mars will label them for “occasional” or “everyday” consumption. Everyday versus Occasional Roughly 5 percent of Mars products will receive the “occasional” label. Mars will advise consumers […]
U.K. Food Manufacturers Print Traffic Lights on Labels
Some manufacturers in the United Kingdom have been voluntarily implementing a “traffic light” system on their food labeling. These images highlight information from the nutrition facts label, indicating the levels of fat. Sugar and sodium with red, orange or green. For instance, a food product with low sodium will show green. For sodium on […]