Food Labelling to Advance Better Education for Life

Bonsmann, Stefan Storcksdieck genannt; Celemín, Laura Fernández; Grunert, Klaus G.

doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.204

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“…The survey's questionnaire was developed by the authors of the current article, supported by information obtained from European surveys on food labels and their penetration and impact (Storcksdieck genannt Bonsmann et al, 2010;Wills et al, 2009). Four main sections have been identified, the first three assessing general data, understanding and consumers' health inferences:…”

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Evaluating food front-of-pack labelling: a pan-European survey on consumers’ attitudes toward food labelling

Gregori

Ballali

Vögele

et al. 2013

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

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Nutrition labels on pre-packaged foods have been widely used as a medium to foster healthier eating habits in the general population, to contribute to a reduction in the incidence and prevalence of diet-related conditions. Yet, there is no convincing evidence that food labels are an effective means to achieve the desired effect at population level. Several factors have been suggested to account for this decoupling of efficacy, e.g. difficulties in understanding the information on food-labels. The present article presents the results of a survey on Europeans' understanding of nutritional labels and evaluation on the communication tools for their diffusion. A total of 7550 phone interviews were conducted in 16 European Countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and Hungary. Consumers were asked about their opinion on nutritional information provided at different levels and their commitment to healthy behaviour.

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Section: Survey Domainsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating food front-of-pack labelling: a pan-European survey on consumers’ attitudes toward food labelling

Gregori

Ballali

Vögele

et al. 2013

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

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“…In particular, the focus has shifted toward the front of food package or shelf tag with simplified and visible summary information on nutritional quality; the so-called front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition label, or nutrition signpost label. Although FOP labels, logos, symbols, icons, or numeric panels to communicate healthfulness are not new (early developments started in the 1980s), most systems have been introduced during the last decade, and since 292 E. VAN KLEEF AND H. DAGEVOS then the number of products with FOP labeling has increased substantially and appears to be growing strongly (Lobstein and Davies, 2009;Bonsmann et al, 2010;Williams et al, 2010).…”

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The Growing Role of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Profile Labeling: A Consumer Perspective on Key Issues and Controversies

Kleef

Dagevos

2014

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

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Nutrition-related diseases, such as some cancers, heart diseases, and obesity, belong to the most challenging health concerns of our time. Communicating intuitive and simple nutrition information by means of front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition profile signpost labeling is increasingly seen as an essential tool in efforts to combat unhealthy food choices and improve public health. Consequently, much attention in policy and research is given to nutrient profiling methods and the determination of optimal nutrition criteria. Although consumer research on nutrition signpost labeling is now gradually appearing in the literature, the value and meaning of these labeling systems for consumers have received less attention. In the current debate a concise overview is lacking of the consumer perspective, including relevant psychological phenomena, in relation to much debated controversies surrounding these labels and their further development, such as the most effective type of signpost labeling system and varying stakeholder interests. Therefore, this paper aims to critically review the literature in the consumer domain of FOP nutrition labeling in order to illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of this form of nutrition education from a consumer perspective.

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“…Extensive research into the impact of food labelling across the EU has shown that many consumers can effectively use a nutrition label to rank a food for healthiness (19,23) . In addition, consistency and simplicity have modest but meaningful effects on facilitating consumer attention to the label, for example the addition of a FoP label or health logo (24)(25)(26)(27) .…”

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Food and the consumer: could labelling be the answer?

2015

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Extensive research into the impact of nutrition labelling across Europe has shown that many consumers can effectively use a nutrition label to rank a food for healthiness. The present paper considers observational and laboratory evidence which has examined the impact of nutrition labelling (on food packaging and at point of purchase) on dietary behaviour. In addition, the potential counterproductive effects of foods bearing 'healthy' nutrition labels are examined. The observational evidence provides a useful insight into the key characteristics of nutrition label use. Those most likely to engage with nutrition labels are more likely to have a diet related disease and/or be on a weight loss diet and have a good overall diet quality. Experimental evidence, while limited, suggests that serving size information may be overlooked by consumers. In fact, there may be a tendency among consumers to overeat foods that are perceived to be healthier. The findings from the present paper suggest that if nutrition labelling is to be considered a strategy to facilitate consumers in managing their energy intake, it must coincide with salient, consistent and simple serving size information on the front of food packages and at the point of purchase. There is a clear need for more experimental research using robust methodologies, to examine the impact of nutrition information on dietary intake. In the meantime, there should be greater attention given to portion size within national dietary guidance.

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Food Labelling to Advance Better Education for Life

Cited by 38 publications

References 9 publications

Evaluating food front-of-pack labelling: a pan-European survey on consumers’ attitudes toward food labelling

Evaluating food front-of-pack labelling: a pan-European survey on consumers’ attitudes toward food labelling

The Growing Role of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Profile Labeling: A Consumer Perspective on Key Issues and Controversies

Food and the consumer: could labelling be the answer?

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