Serving size on nutrition labeling for processed foods sold in Brazil: Relationship to energy value

Serving size on nutrition labeling for processed foods sold in Brazil: Relationship to energy value

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to analyze serving sizes declared on food labels with respect to their conformity to Brazilian law, variability among similar foods, and relationship to energy values. Methods: Food label information from 24 groups of processed foods was collected in one superm...

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Main Authors: Nathalie KLIEMANN, Marcela Boro VEIROS, David Alejandro GONZÁLEZ-CHICA, Rossana Pacheco da Costa PROENÇA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas
Series:Revista de Nutrição
Subjects:
Food choice
Food labeling
Legislation, Food
Nutrition policy
Nutritional facts
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