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The Influence of Nutrition Labeling and Point-of-Purchase Information on Food Behaviours

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Abstract

Point-of-purchase information on packaged food has been a highly debated topic. Various types of nutrition labels and point-of-purchase information have been studied to determine their ability to attract consumers’ attention, be well understood and promote healthy food choices. Country-specific regulatory and monitoring frameworks have been implemented to ensure reliability and accuracy of such information. However, the impact of such information on consumers’ behaviour remains contentious. This review summarizes recent evidence on the real-world effectiveness of nutrition labels and point-of-purchase information.

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Abbreviations

FOP:

Front-of-pack

FSANZ:

Food Standard Australia New Zealand

TL:

Traffic-light

MTL:

Multiple traffic-light

DIG:

Daily intake guide

GDA:

Guideline daily amount

NIP:

Nutrition information panel

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Ekaterina Volkova and Cliona Ni Mhurchu are supported by a Health Research Council of New Zealand programme grant (13/724).

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Volkova, E., Ni Mhurchu, C. The Influence of Nutrition Labeling and Point-of-Purchase Information on Food Behaviours. Curr Obes Rep 4, 19–29 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-014-0135-6

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