Evaluating the Nutrition Label: Its Use in and Impact on Purchasing Decisions by Consumers

摘要: Nutrition labels on food products-which are required for most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen snacks, desserts, drinks, etc.-were first mandated in the early 1970s. They were revised extensively 1992 part of Labeling Education Act (NLEA). Recently Food Drug Administration called public comment proposed changes to program solicited research related use impact current label. In response this request, a short consumer survey was conducted with 160 persons see if they label, and, so, which parts their opinions about usefulness The majority respondents said read label time before purchasing food, 21% stating almost always do to. Parts frequently calorie, fat, sugar, fiber contents. Percentages daily values less often, health-related statements list ingredients. Approximately half those who consumed candy, bakery products, chips, or sodas-foods known be high calories-stated that did not calorie content. Over two-thirds consumers felt confident understand how using better than relying own knowledge. However, also though additional information would valuable. Most know maximum content low-calorie stated probably eat favorite snack even it contained 400 calories per serving. Therefore, does appear have major decision-making process. conclusion, clear used perceived themselves knowledgeable regarding its use. more comprehensive is needed measure full extent knowledge understanding.