Title Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols. Phase I Report / Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols, Food and Nutrition Board ; Ellen A. Wartella, Alice H. Lichtenstein, and Caitlin S. Boon, editors ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

Publication Info.	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2010]
	©2010

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Description	1 online resource (xi, 128 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Physical Medium	polychrome
Description	text file
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references.
Summary	"Growing recognition of the nation's obesity crisis and the prevalence of chronic disease have led to an array of efforts aimed at increasing physical activity and promoting healthful eating, including changes in the formulation, packing, labeling, and marketing of food and beverages products the contribute to a healthy lifestyle. In particular, the use of symbols summarizing key nutritional aspects and characteristics of food products has seen substantial growth."--Publisher's description.
Contents	Introduction -- History of nutrition labeling -- History and current status of front-of-package systems -- Overview of health and diet in America -- Purpose and merits of front-of-package nutrition rating systems -- Scientific basis of front-of-package systems -- Conclusions and plans for phase II.
Local Note	eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject	Nutrition.
	Nutrition.
	Food -- Labeling.
	Food -- Labeling.
	Food -- Packaging.
	Food -- Packaging.
	Health promotion -- Methods.
	Health promotion.
	Obesity -- Prevention.
	Obesity -- Prevention.
	Food Labeling.
	Food Packaging.
	Health Promotion -- methods.
	Nutritive Value.
	Obesity -- prevention & control.
	United States.
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
	Methods (Music)
Added Author	Wartella, Ellen.
	Lichtenstein, Alice H.
	Boon, Caitlin S.
	Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Food and Nutrition Board.
Other Form:	Print version: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols. Front-of-package nutrition rating systems and symbols. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2010 9780309158275 (OCoLC)698454364
ISBN	9780309158282 (electronic book)
	0309158281 (electronic book)
	9780309158275
	0309158273
Standard No.	9786612975981

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