Food labeling Presentation Food labeling misleading in todays

Food labeling Presentation Food labeling misleading in today's society DFN 120

The good side of food labeling Food Label is known to provide consumers with information on the product they are about to purchase. Food labels points out nutrition content in foods. For example, proteins, fiber, salt, cholesterol etc. further more it has to state all ingredients used in making the product both good and bad, and how concentrated they are in the products.

food labeling misleading Manufacturing food companies are aware of how consumers choose their foods depending what is been written on the label, because of this food companies have created their own logos on food products which serve as way to persuade consumers to buy the product. For example, “Made with Natural Goodness, ” “Kid Approved” and “Doctor recommended. ” these are all considered empty claims.

article news paper misleading Made with real fruit: Often the “real fruit” is found in small quantities and isn’t even the same kind of fruit pictured on the package.

Research news paper All natural: As a result, some products containing high fructose corn syrup claim to be “all natural. ” One example is Minute Maid Premium All Natural Flavors Berry Punch.

journals It clearly stated that manufactured companies focuses on vitamins or fiber contents, while ignoring less appealing ones like high sodium or sugar levels. that has led consumers to purchase sugary cereals or saltladen frozen dinners because the label indicates it as healthy food choices.

journal that bag of pretzels may say it now contain zero trans fat, but so what? Pretzels never did contain trans fat. Hint and while something might be low in one fat it can have other fats, not to mention double the recommended daily allowance of salt

False claims on labeling A good source of fiber; A number of food marketers now claim their products are a good source of fiber, but C. S. P. I. notes that often the fiber doesn’t come from traditional sources — whole grains, bean, vegetables or fruit — known to have health benefits. Instead, food makers are adding something called “isolated fibers” made from chicory root or purified powders of polydextrose and other substances that haven’t been shown to lower blood sugar or cholesterol. Made with whole grains; Many products make a whole grain claim even though they often contain refined flour as the first ingredient and the amount of whole grains are minimal. The C. S. P. I. reports that the package of Keebler’s Townhouse Bistro Multigrain Crackers boasts they are made with “toasted whole wheat, ” but the ingredient label shows the crackers contain more sugar than whole wheat.

Solution FDA is closely examining the use of specific nutrient content claims to ensure the claims meet regulated definition and condition for use. For example “high antioxidant” is not allowed without qualification; “high in monounsaturated fats” is not allowed because there is no daily Value for this nutrients; label claim for “healthy” and “light” were cited because the food did not meet qualifying criteria for definition

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