Awareness, use and understanding of nutrition labels among children and youth from six countries: findings from the 2019 - 2020 International Food Policy Study

• Main Authors: David Hammond (Author), Rachel B. Acton (Author), Vicki L. Rynard (Author), Christine M. White (Author), Lana Vanderlee (Author), Jasmin Bhawra (Author), Marcela Reyes (Author), Alejandra Jáuregui (Author), Jean Adams (Author), Christina A. Roberto (Author), Gary Sacks (Author), James F. Thrasher (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Nutrition facts tables (NFTs) on pre-packaged foods are widely used but poorly understood by consumers. Several countries have implemented front-of-package labels (FOPLs) that provide simpler, easier to use nutrition information. In October 2020, Mexico revised its FOPL regulatio...