One of the interesting sessions here at the annual Food and Nutrition Conference in Denver hosted a panel of 3 experts who presented their views on what the rating systems are, why and how they were created, and how they … Continue reading
“Smart Choices” Label Target of Connecticut Attorney General
Connecticut’s Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal, is not happy with the Smart Choices front of package labeling system. He too cannot understand how such a system, designed to help consumer choose healthier foods allows Froot Loops to be considered nutritious. He … Continue reading
Nutrition School Dean Defends “Smart Choices” [Nutrition Labels]
Dr. Eileen Kennedy, dean of Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition, is still convinced the Smart Choices front of package nutrition label is a good move. Dr. Kennedy is the chairman of the Smart Choices Program which recommends Froot Loops … Continue reading
“Smart Choices” Food Labeling Losing Backers
The launch of food industry backed Smart Choices Seal, a front of package label designed to inform shoppers of more nutritious products, has been very controversial. The criteria deciding which products are “better for you” were set by a panel … Continue reading
3½ Insights from Tufts “Nutrition Label Conference”
The Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is one of the nation’s foremost leaders in the field of nutrition. They are hosting the 4th annual Friedman Symposium this weekend, a 2 day affair devoted to current affairs … Continue reading
From “Nutrition Label” Conference at Tufts
We are blogging live have concluded live blogging from The 4th annual Friedman School Symposium at Tufts University – Nutrition Agenda 2009 & Beyond. This morning’s topic is Nutrition Labeling and Scoring 2.0: What have we learned? What do we … Continue reading
Tomorrow: Live Blogging from “Food Label” Conference
The Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition is hosting its fourth annual nutrition symposium on Friday and Saturday (9/11-12/09). This year’s conference, Nutrition Agenda 2009 and Beyond, will dedicate a half day to presentations and discussions about Nutrition Labeling and … Continue reading
Froot Loops Backed by Dean of Nutrition School
The New York Times ran a great article yesterday on the “Smart Choices” front of label food benchmarking system. We’ve posted several articles on Smart Choices and nutrition labeling in the past few months, as there are more than 15 … Continue reading
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Froot Loops is NOT a “Smart Choice” [Inside the Label]
We’ve been following developments in nutrition rating schemes and front of package labeling for quite some time. Smart Choices is a labeling system that informs consumers which products are a nutritious choice using a green check mark as a quick … Continue reading
The Problem with Supervalu’s NutritionIQ Rating Program (Now at Cub Foods Too)
Confused by nutrition labels and ingredient lists? You’re not alone. Despite the best intentions of the FDA’s nutrition labeling regulations, most consumers still can’t reasonably compare two similar products for their nutrition parameters. There are just too many variables – … Continue reading