Reformulation of sugar contents in Canadian prepackaged foods and beverages between 2013 and 2017 and resultant changes in nutritional composition of products with sugar reductions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To quantify total sugar reformulation in Canadian prepackaged foods and beverages between 2013 and 2017 and identify changes in the nutritional composition of the foods and beverages reformulated to be lower in total sugar.

Design

Longitudinal examination of foods and beverages present in both 2013 and 2017 collections of the University of Toronto's Food Label Information Program database (n 6628 matched products). The proportion of products with changes in sugar levels was determined. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to examine changes in sugar levels overall for products lower or higher in sugar and changes in nutrient composition for products lower in sugar.

Setting

Largest grocery retailers by market share in Canada.

Participants

Canadian prepac

SUBMITTER: Bernstein JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10200598 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature