sam heller
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Today's food label proposal by the FDA is pathetically weak.
Tobacco labels don't say, “High in tar, medium in nicotine & low in carcinogens.” They say, “Cigarettes cause cancer."
We need warning labels on unhealthy products that make clear they could lead to serious illness.
Tobacco labels don't say, “High in tar, medium in nicotine & low in carcinogens.” They say, “Cigarettes cause cancer."
We need warning labels on unhealthy products that make clear they could lead to serious illness.
January 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Today's food label proposal by the FDA is pathetically weak.
Tobacco labels don't say, “High in tar, medium in nicotine & low in carcinogens.” They say, “Cigarettes cause cancer."
We need warning labels on unhealthy products that make clear they could lead to serious illness.
Tobacco labels don't say, “High in tar, medium in nicotine & low in carcinogens.” They say, “Cigarettes cause cancer."
We need warning labels on unhealthy products that make clear they could lead to serious illness.
had a little too much fun pulling together the latest research on NutriScore (p. 12)😅 tldr: its unsurprising that few meaningful changes in purchases or reformulation have occurred when nutriscore (a voluntary initative!) is often selectively applied by industry to their healthiest products
Check out our freshly updated front-of-package labeling policy fact sheet! Includes info. on why labels are needed, evidence for different label types, and key considerations for developing and implementing an effective FOP labeling policy. #FOPL
www.globalfoodresearchprogram.org/resource/fop...
www.globalfoodresearchprogram.org/resource/fop...
Front-of-package labeling - Global Food Research Program
This fact sheet describes how front-of-package labels can help consumers make informed, healthier choices and encourage industry to improve the nutritional profile of their products and portfolios. Le...
www.globalfoodresearchprogram.org
January 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
had a little too much fun pulling together the latest research on NutriScore (p. 12)😅 tldr: its unsurprising that few meaningful changes in purchases or reformulation have occurred when nutriscore (a voluntary initative!) is often selectively applied by industry to their healthiest products