A Fit-for-Purpose Nutrient Profiling Model to Underpin Food and Nutrition Policies in South Africa.

ABSTRACT: South Africa (SA) is facing a rising prevalence of obesity and diet-related chronic diseases. The government is seeking to develop effective, evidence-based policy measures to address this. A well-designed, fit-for-purpose nutrient profiling model (NPM) can aid policy development. The aim of this study was to develop a fit-for-purpose NPM in SA. Steps included: (1) determining the purpose and target population; (2) selecting appropriate nutrients and other food components to include; (3) selecting a suitable NPM type, criteria and base; and (4) selecting appropriate numbers and thresholds. As part of the evaluation, the nutritional composition of packaged foods containing nutritional information (n = 6747) in the SA food supply chain was analyzed, a literature review was undertaken and var

SUBMITTER: Frank T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8401225 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature