Methodology for the Review and Update of Nutrient Criteria Underpinning Front-of-Pack Labeling: Application to the Glycemic Index Symbol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nutrient criteria underlying front-of-pack food labeling programs can play an important role in improving dietary intakes. Currently, no methodology for the development or update of nutrient criteria has been published, nor the methods used by food regulatory bodies. The scientific publication of methodology outlining the development and update of nutrient criteria underpinning front-of-pack food labeling programs highlighting healthier food choices is needed.

Objective

To develop and provide a globally applicable and transparent methodology for researchers to follow when reviewing existing or developing new nutrient criteria for front-of-pack labeling.

Methods

The Nutrient Criteria Methodology involved five phases: Phase I, the development of guiding princ

SUBMITTER: Starck C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9218624 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature