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Does this headline say what you need to decide whether to read the article?

By Fabio Gomes Comments Off on Does this headline say what you need to decide whether to read the article? , , , , , , , ,

Of course not, in the same way nutrition labeling on the back of food packages doesn’t communicate what we need to know before buying food*   Supermarkets are crowded with around 40,000 products, yet most shoppers spend fewer than 10 seconds selecting an item. That’s certainly not enough time to review current Canadian nutrition labels, […]

Backgrounder: Improving nutritional information on food labels to help consumers make healthier choices

By Melanie Meloche-Holubowski Comments Off on Backgrounder: Improving nutritional information on food labels to help consumers make healthier choices , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Data indicate several problems related to the dietary habits of Canadians; Canadians are over-consuming snacks, fats and foods not belonging to the basic food groups.