Aware food choices : bridging the gap between consumer knowledge about nutritional requirements and nutritional information /

Aware food choices : bridging the gap between consumer knowledge about nutritional requirements and nutritional information /

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Author / Creator:Tarabella, Angela, author.
Imprint:Cham : Springer, [2015]
©2016
Description:1 online resource (vi, 114 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
Series:SpringerBriefs in food, health, and nutrition, 2197-571X
SpringerBriefs in food, health, and nutrition,
Subject:
Nutrition -- Requirements.
Nutrition -- Requirements.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11251276
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Other authors / contributors:Burchi, Barbara, author.
ISBN:9783319238562
3319238566
9783319238555
3319238558
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 14, 2015).
Summary:This Brief provides a snapshot of the continuing debate in the food industry on how to bridge the gap between consumer knowledge of nutrition principles and the nutrition information system currently in place for labelling. Aware Food Choices: Bridging the Gap Between Consumer Knowledge About Nutrition and Nutritional Information examines the available literature on consumer understanding of nutritional information and comments on the current poor knowledge shown by consumers about nutrition principles. Another focus of this Brief is on the evolution of nutritional information in food labelling andcurrent regulations on nutritional claims and product facts. In reviewing attempts to improve the nutrition information system, this work points out that consumers must first understand the data provided in order to utilize the system to make healthy food choices. Therefore, any campaigns aimed at improving the information system must concentrate on consumer data understanding of nutrition principles and components as opposed to a sole focus on labelling upgrades.
Other form:Print version: Tarabella, Angela. Aware Food Choices: Bridging the Gap Between Consumer Knowledge About Nutritional Requirements and Nutritional Information. Cham : Springer International Publishing, ©2015 9783319238555
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-23856-2
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction; References; 2 Literature Analysis on Consumer Understanding of Nutrition Information; Abstract ; Background: Consumer Food Choices and Nutrition Information; Methods of Literature Review; Results on Consumer Understanding of Nutrition Information; Conclusion; References; 3 Diet and Nutritional Requirements; Abstract ; The Evolution of Food Choices; The Meaning of the Term "Diet"; From "Food" to "Nutrition Principles" and "Nutrient"; Conclusion; References; 4 Factors Influencing Energy Balance: Estimation Methods; Abstract ; Catabolic and Anabolic Reactions.
  • Energy Requirements and a Comparison Between the Main Estimation MethodsThe Harris-Benedict Equation; The Roza and Shizgal Equation: A Revision of the Harris-Benedict Equation; The Mifflin-St. Jeor Equation; The Cunningham Equation; The Schofield Equation; The Santoprete Equation; The Institute of Medicine Equation (2005); Definition of Optimal Body Mass; Conclusion; References; 5 Nutrition Fundamentals; Abstract ; The Macronutrients (Glucides, Protides and Lipids); The Micronutrients (Vitamins and Mineral Salts); Water and Some Considerations About Ethylic Alcohol; Conclusion; References.
  • 6 The Evolution of Nutrition InformationAbstract ; An Overview on Nutrition Labelling; The Evolution of Nutrition Labelling in Europe; Comparison Between the EU Nutrition Declaration and the USA Facts Panel; Conclusion; References; 7 Claims and Other Front of Package Information; Abstract ; Front of Package Systems Indicating Nutrition Information to Consumers; Nutrition and Health Claims; Graphical Nutrition Labelling; Nutrition Scoring and Calorie Labelling; Graphical Labelling in the Regulation (EU) 11692011; Conclusion; References; Index.

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