Nutrient profiling explained
Nutrient profiling, also nutritional profiling, is the science of classifying or ranking foods by their nutritional composition in order to promote health and prevent disease.[1] [2] [3] A common use of nutrient profiling is in the creation of nutritional rating systems to help consumers identify nutritious food.[2] [4]
A variety of nutrient profile models have been developed by academics, health organizations, national governments and the food industry. The development or selection of a model to use in food policy decisions is important, as different models can lead to different classifications of the same foods.[5]
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Notes and References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20151224111855/http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/profiling/WHO_IASO_report2010.pdf?ua=1 Nutrient Profiling: Report of a WHO/IASO Technical Meeting, London, United Kingdom, 4-6 October 2010, accessed 10/15/2014.
- Web site: Nutrient Profiling . https://web.archive.org/web/20131122184829/http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/profiling/en/ . dead . November 22, 2013 . World Health Organization (WHO) . 23 December 2015.
- 20515553 . Nutritional profiles in a public health perspective: a critical review . Foltran F, Verduci E, Ghidina M, Campoy C, Jany KD, Widhalm K, Biasucci G, Vögele C, Halpern GM, Gregori D . Journal of International Medical Research . 2010 . 38 . 2 . 318–85 . 10.1177/147323001003800202. subscription .
- Web site: Nutrient Profiling . Center for Public Health Nutrition (University of Washington) . 23 December 2015.
- How important is the choice of the nutrient profile model used to regulate broadcast advertising of foods to children? A comparison using a targeted data set . 26 Jun 2013 . 3736515 . 23801095 . 10.1038/ejcn.2013.112 . 67 . 8 . Eur J Clin Nutr . 815–20 . Scarborough P, Payne C, Agu CG, Kaur A, Mizdrak A, Rayner M, Halford JC, Boyland E.
