Energy, nutrient and overall healthiness of processed packaged foods in Fiji, a comparison between 2018 and 2020.

ABSTRACT: In Fiji, packaged foods are becoming increasingly available. However, it is unknown if nutrition composition of these foods has changed. This study aims to assess changes in energy, nutrient content and healthiness of packaged foods by comparing data from five major supermarkets in Fiji in 2018 and 2020. Foods were categorised into 14 groups; nutrient composition information was extracted and healthiness assessed using Health Star Rating (HSR). Descriptive statistics and a separate matched products analysis was conducted summarising differences in nutrient content and HSR. There was limited evidence of change in the nutrient content of included products however, there was a small reduction in mean saturated fat in the snack food category (-1.0 g/100 g, 95% CI -1.6 to -0.4 g/100 g). The pro

SUBMITTER: Palu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11112809 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature