Objectives

To understand "Nutrient Claims" on Food Labels Outline examples of misleading "Nutrient Claims" on food labels To understand what is a "Nutrition Information Panel" on Food Labels and how to read them. To understand ingredient listing on food labels, especially if the product does not have a Nutrition Information Panel. To understand the labelling of food additives To understand the strengths and weaknesses of functional foods, health claims and the National Heart Foundation 'pick the tick' logo To highlight new food labelling laws for genetically modified foods and ingredients

 

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