Front-of-package nutrition rating systems and symbols : phase I report /

"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 produ...

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Corporate Authors: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols, Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Food and Nutrition Board, National Academies Press (U.S.)
Other Authors: Wartella, Ellen, Lichtenstein, Alice H., Boon, Caitlin S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2010]
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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.
Physical Description:xi, 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Also available in Open Book format via the National Academies Press home page.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780309158275
0309158273