BACKGROUND In 1998 the Dutch College of General Practitioners (NHG) began developing patient information letters (PILs), based on the practice guidelines for family physicians (FPs) (NHG standards). Five nutritional guidance letters have since been developed with the Dutch Nutrition Center. METHODS In August-September 2001 a survey was done among a random sample of 200 FPs who subscribe to th...

BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity prevalence is rapidly rising in developing countries. The reading and understanding of nutrition information on food packages has been shown to improve food choices and instill healthy eating habits in individuals. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of food label usage and understanding among urban and rural adults in Zimbabwe and ...

BACKGROUND Nutrition labeling of menus has been promoted as a means for helping consumers make healthier food choices at restaurants. As part of national health reform, chain restaurants will be required to post nutrition information at point-of-purchase, but more evidence regarding the impact of these regulations, particularly in children, is needed. PURPOSE To determine whether nutrition la...

OBJECTIVE Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has contributed to rising obesity levels. Under Canadian law, calories for pre-packaged foods and beverages are presented by serving size; however, serving sizes differ across products and even for the same product in different containers. This study examined consumer understanding of calorie amounts for government nutrition labels an...

Editorial The International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN) [1] was established in 2003 with a mission to become the leading professional organization in the field of sports nutrition. The ISSN is dedicated to promoting and supporting the science and application of sports nutrition and is recognized as the only not-for-profit academicbased society dedicated to sports nutrition and growing the...

OBJECTIVE To objectively evaluate voluntary nutrition and health claims and marketing techniques present on packaging of high-market-share ultra-processed foods (UPF) in Australia for their potential impact on public health. DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Packaging information from five high-market-share food manufacturers and one retailer were obtained from supermarket and manufacturers' ...

BACKGROUND From a life course perspective, pregnancy leads to a rise in nutrition awareness and an increase in information flow in favour of adopting healthier eating behaviours. This qualitative study was designed to better understand the determinants of eating behaviours in French pregnant women by focusing on their concerns, attitudes and beliefs and their nutrition-related information seeki...

Editorial The International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN) [1] was established in 2003 with a mission to become the leading professional organization in the field of sports nutrition. The ISSN is dedicated to promoting and supporting the science and application of sports nutrition and is recognized as the only not-for-profit academicbased society dedicated to sports nutrition and growing the...