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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Main Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.).
Corporate Authors: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Ratings Systems and Symbols (-), Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Food and Nutrition Board, National Academies Press (U.S.)
Other Authors: Wartella, Ellen A. (-), Lichtenstein, Alice H., Boon, Caitlin S.
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press 2010.
Edition:1st ed
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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.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (141 p.)
ISBN:9780309186520
9781282975989
9786612975981
9780309158282