Awareness, use and understanding of nutrition labels among children and youth from six countries: findings from the 2019 – 2020 International Food Policy Study
Abstract Background Nutrition facts tables (NFTs) on pre-packaged foods are widely used but poorly understood by consumers. Several countries have implemented front-of-package labels (FOPLs) that provide simpler, easier to use nutrition information. In October 2020, Mexico revised its FOPL regulatio...
Main Authors: | David Hammond, Rachel B. Acton, Vicki L. Rynard, Christine M. White, Lana Vanderlee, Jasmin Bhawra, Marcela Reyes, Alejandra Jáuregui, Jean Adams, Christina A. Roberto, Gary Sacks, James F. Thrasher |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-023-01455-9 |
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